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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.94, 390.34 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.94, 390.34 and 204.54 is: 282.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.94 : 390.34 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.94/390.34 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.94x = 390.34 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.94x = 79,840.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,840.14/282.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.18

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