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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.81, 305.56 and 195.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.81, 305.56 and 195.79 is: 292.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.81 : 305.56 = 195.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.81/305.56 = 195.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.81x = 305.56 × 195.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.81x = 59,825.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,825.59/204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.10

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