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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.92, 305.74 and 195.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.92, 305.74 and 195.95 is: 292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.92 : 305.74 = 195.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.92/305.74 = 195.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.92x = 305.74 × 195.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.92x = 59,907.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,907.73/204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.34

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