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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204, 305.28 and 196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204, 305.28 and 196.80 is: 294.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204 : 305.28 = 196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204/305.28 = 196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204x = 305.28 × 196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204x = 60,079.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,079.10/204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.51

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