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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.12, 308.00 and 195.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.12, 308.00 and 195.69 is: 295.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.12 : 308.00 = 195.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.12/308.00 = 195.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.12x = 308.00 × 195.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.12x = 60,273.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,273.30/204.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.28

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