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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.34, 390.72 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.34, 390.72 and 204.50 is: 282.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.34 : 390.72 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.34/390.72 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.34x = 390.72 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.34x = 79,902.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,902.24/283.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.00

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