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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.63, 461.31 and 199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.63, 461.31 and 199.36 is: 298.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.63 : 461.31 = 199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.63/461.31 = 199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.63x = 461.31 × 199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.63x = 91,966.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,966.76/307.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.95

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