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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.84, 305.04 and 199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.84, 305.04 and 199.68 is: 297.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.84 : 305.04 = 199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.84/305.04 = 199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.84x = 305.04 × 199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.84x = 60,910.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,910.39/204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.36

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