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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.99, 423.09 and 204.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.99, 423.09 and 204.83 is: 307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.99 : 423.09 = 204.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.99/423.09 = 204.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.99x = 423.09 × 204.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.99x = 86,659.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,659.41/281.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.31

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