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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.80, 308.70 and 196.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.80, 308.70 and 196.35 is: 294.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.80 : 308.70 = 196.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.80/308.70 = 196.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.80x = 308.70 × 196.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.80x = 60,613.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,613.25/205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.53

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