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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.60, 306.69 and 199.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.60, 306.69 and 199.33 is: 298.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.60 : 306.69 = 199.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.60/306.69 = 199.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.60x = 306.69 × 199.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.60x = 61,132.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,132.52/204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.79

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