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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.46, 306.96 and 197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.46, 306.96 and 197.44 is: 296.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.46 : 306.96 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.46/306.96 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.46x = 306.96 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.46x = 60,606.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,606.18/204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.42

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