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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.93, 461.53 and 199.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.93, 461.53 and 199.78 is: 299.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.93 : 461.53 = 199.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.93/461.53 = 199.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.93x = 461.53 × 199.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.93x = 92,204.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,204.46/307.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.43

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