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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.94, 461.37 and 199.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.94, 461.37 and 199.50 is: 298.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.94 : 461.37 = 199.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.94/461.37 = 199.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.94x = 461.37 × 199.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.94x = 92,043.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,043.32/307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.91

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