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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 306.54 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 306.54 and 198.48 is: 296.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 306.54 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/306.54 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 306.54 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 60,842.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,842.06/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.15

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