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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.72, 461.16 and 199.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.72, 461.16 and 199.20 is: 298.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.72 : 461.16 = 199.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.72/461.16 = 199.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.72x = 461.16 × 199.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.72x = 91,863.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,863.07/307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.53

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