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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.64, 307.50 and 198.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.64, 307.50 and 198.70 is: 298.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.64 : 307.50 = 198.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.64/307.50 = 198.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.64x = 307.50 × 198.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.64x = 61,100.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,100.25/204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.57

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