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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.10, 305.94 and 198.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.10, 305.94 and 198.83 is: 298.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.10 : 305.94 = 198.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.10/305.94 = 198.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.10x = 305.94 × 198.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.10x = 60,830.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,830.05/204.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.04

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