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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.79, 307.50 and 197.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.79, 307.50 and 197.71 is: 296.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.79 : 307.50 = 197.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.79/307.50 = 197.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.79x = 307.50 × 197.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.79x = 60,795.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,795.83/204.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.87

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