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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.06, 306.35 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.06, 306.35 and 197.04 is: 295.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.06 : 306.35 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.06/306.35 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.06x = 306.35 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.06x = 60,361.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,361.67/204.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.81

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