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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.04, 421.98 and 201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.04, 421.98 and 201.04 is: 300.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.04 : 421.98 = 201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.04/421.98 = 201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.04x = 421.98 × 201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.04x = 84,834.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,834.86/282.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.79

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