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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.14, 390.36 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.14, 390.36 and 204.39 is: 281.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.14 : 390.36 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.14/390.36 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.14x = 390.36 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.14x = 79,785.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,785.68/283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.79

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