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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.30, 422.40 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.30, 422.40 and 204.80 is: 307.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.30 : 422.40 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.30/422.40 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.30x = 422.40 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.30x = 86,507.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,507.52/281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.53

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