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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.17, 390.22 and 204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.17, 390.22 and 204.22 is: 281.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.17 : 390.22 = 204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.17/390.22 = 204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.17x = 390.22 × 204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.17x = 79,690.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,690.71/283.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.42

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