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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.82, 307.02 and 196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.82, 307.02 and 196.12 is: 293.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.82 : 307.02 = 196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.82/307.02 = 196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.82x = 307.02 × 196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.82x = 60,212.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,212.76/204.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.98

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