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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.33, 391.18 and 204.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.33, 391.18 and 204.78 is: 282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.33 : 391.18 = 204.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.33/391.18 = 204.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.33x = 391.18 × 204.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.33x = 80,105.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,105.84/283.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.73

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