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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.06, 390.66 and 204.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.06, 390.66 and 204.63 is: 282.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.06 : 390.66 = 204.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.06/390.66 = 204.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.06x = 390.66 × 204.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.06x = 79,940.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,940.76/283.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.42

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