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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.85, 306.77 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.85, 306.77 and 195.48 is: 292.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.85 : 306.77 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.85/306.77 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.85x = 306.77 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.85x = 59,968.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,968.99/204.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.74

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