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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282, 422.60 and 204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282, 422.60 and 204.62 is: 306.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282 : 422.60 = 204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282/422.60 = 204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282x = 422.60 × 204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282x = 86,472.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,472.41/282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.64

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