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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.04, 305.70 and 195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.04, 305.70 and 195.40 is: 292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.04 : 305.70 = 195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.04/305.70 = 195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.04x = 305.70 × 195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.04x = 59,733.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,733.78/204.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.76

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