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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.62, 461.04 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.62, 461.04 and 199.44 is: 298.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.62 : 461.04 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.62/461.04 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.62x = 461.04 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.62x = 91,949.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,949.82/307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.91

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