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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.09, 305.69 and 199.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.09, 305.69 and 199.54 is: 298.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.09 : 305.69 = 199.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.09/305.69 = 199.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.09x = 305.69 × 199.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.09x = 60,996.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,996.19/204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.86

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