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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.97, 462.78 and 199.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.97, 462.78 and 199.08 is: 298.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.97 : 462.78 = 199.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.97/462.78 = 199.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.97x = 462.78 × 199.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.97x = 92,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,130.24/308.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.19

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