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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.76, 306.68 and 197.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.76, 306.68 and 197.93 is: 296.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.76 : 306.68 = 197.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.76/306.68 = 197.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.76x = 306.68 × 197.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.76x = 60,701.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,701.17/204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.45

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