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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.83, 423.86 and 205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.83, 423.86 and 205.34 is: 307.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.83 : 423.86 = 205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.83/423.86 = 205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.83x = 423.86 × 205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.83x = 87,032.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,032.27/282.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.72

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