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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.93, 306.59 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.93, 306.59 and 196.83 is: 294.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.93 : 306.59 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.93/306.59 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.93x = 306.59 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.93x = 60,345.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,345.13/204.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.47

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