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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.63, 307.08 and 195.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.63, 307.08 and 195.81 is: 293.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.63 : 307.08 = 195.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.63/307.08 = 195.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.63x = 307.08 × 195.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.63x = 60,129.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,129.33/204.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.84

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