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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.52, 305.12 and 198.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.52, 305.12 and 198.64 is: 296.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.52 : 305.12 = 198.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.52/305.12 = 198.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.52x = 305.12 × 198.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.52x = 60,609.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,609.04/204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.35

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