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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.92, 309.24 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.92, 309.24 and 196.38 is: 294.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.92 : 309.24 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.92/309.24 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.92x = 309.24 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.92x = 60,728.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,728.55/205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.91

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