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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.84, 306.54 and 196.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.84, 306.54 and 196.33 is: 293.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.84 : 306.54 = 196.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.84/306.54 = 196.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.84x = 306.54 × 196.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.84x = 60,183.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,183.00/204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.80

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