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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.48, 307.08 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.48, 307.08 and 194.40 is: 291.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.48 : 307.08 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.48/307.08 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.48x = 307.08 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.48x = 59,696.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,696.35/204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.94

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