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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.80, 305.26 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.80, 305.26 and 196.70 is: 293.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.80 : 305.26 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.80/305.26 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.80x = 305.26 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.80x = 60,044.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,044.64/204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.19

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