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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.48, 389.94 and 204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.48, 389.94 and 204.84 is: 282.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.48 : 389.94 = 204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.48/389.94 = 204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.48x = 389.94 × 204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.48x = 79,875.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,875.31/282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.76

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