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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.59, 308.90 and 197.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.59, 308.90 and 197.49 is: 296.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.59 : 308.90 = 197.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.59/308.90 = 197.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.59x = 308.90 × 197.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.59x = 61,004.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,004.66/205.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.73

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