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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.89, 423.15 and 204.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.89, 423.15 and 204.89 is: 307.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.89 : 423.15 = 204.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.89/423.15 = 204.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.89x = 423.15 × 204.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.89x = 86,699.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,699.20/281.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.56

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