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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.16, 307.64 and 199.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.16, 307.64 and 199.84 is: 301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.16 : 307.64 = 199.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.16/307.64 = 199.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.16x = 307.64 × 199.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.16x = 61,478.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,478.78/204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.13

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