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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.82, 308.52 and 197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.82, 308.52 and 197.12 is: 295.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.82 : 308.52 = 197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.82/308.52 = 197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.82x = 308.52 × 197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.82x = 60,815.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,815.46/205.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.48

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