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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.48, 306.48 and 193.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.48, 306.48 and 193.68 is: 290.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.48 : 306.48 = 193.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.48/306.48 = 193.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.48x = 306.48 × 193.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.48x = 59,359.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,359.05/204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.29

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