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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.77, 390.16 and 204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.77, 390.16 and 204.20 is: 281.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.77 : 390.16 = 204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.77/390.16 = 204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.77x = 390.16 × 204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.77x = 79,671.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,671.67/282.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.76

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