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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.60, 308.49 and 197.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.60, 308.49 and 197.41 is: 296.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.60 : 308.49 = 197.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.60/308.49 = 197.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.60x = 308.49 × 197.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.60x = 60,899.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,899.01/205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.20

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