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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.63, 307.25 and 197.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.63, 307.25 and 197.54 is: 296.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.63 : 307.25 = 197.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.63/307.25 = 197.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.63x = 307.25 × 197.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.63x = 60,691.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,691.64/204.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.59

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