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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.82, 463.29 and 199.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.82, 463.29 and 199.14 is: 298.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.82 : 463.29 = 199.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.82/463.29 = 199.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.82x = 463.29 × 199.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.82x = 92,259.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,259.57/308.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.75

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