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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.68, 306.33 and 197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.68, 306.33 and 197.46 is: 294.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.68 : 306.33 = 197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.68/306.33 = 197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.68x = 306.33 × 197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.68x = 60,487.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,487.92/205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.09

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