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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.20, 306.36 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.20, 306.36 and 194.24 is: 291.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.20 : 306.36 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.20/306.36 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.20x = 306.36 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.20x = 59,507.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,507.37/204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.42

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