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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.99, 307.40 and 195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.99, 307.40 and 195.45 is: 293.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.99 : 307.40 = 195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.99/307.40 = 195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.99x = 307.40 × 195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.99x = 60,080.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,080.35/204.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.09

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