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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.76, 465.20 and 196.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.76, 465.20 and 196.48 is: 295.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.76 : 465.20 = 196.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.76/465.20 = 196.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.76x = 465.20 × 196.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.76x = 91,402.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,402.50/309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.08

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