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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.28, 308.04 and 197.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.28, 308.04 and 197.84 is: 296.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.28 : 308.04 = 197.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.28/308.04 = 197.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.28x = 308.04 × 197.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.28x = 60,942.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,942.63/205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.88

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