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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.79, 423 and 205.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.79, 423 and 205.23 is: 308.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.79 : 423 = 205.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.79/423 = 205.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.79x = 423 × 205.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.79x = 86,812.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,812.29/281.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.07

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