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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.33, 390.76 and 204.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.33, 390.76 and 204.49 is: 282.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.33 : 390.76 = 204.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.33/390.76 = 204.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.33x = 390.76 × 204.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.33x = 79,906.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,906.51/283.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.03

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