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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.81, 423.84 and 204.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.81, 423.84 and 204.98 is: 307.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.81 : 423.84 = 204.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.81/423.84 = 204.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.81x = 423.84 × 204.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.81x = 86,878.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,878.72/282.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.20

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