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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.67, 390.92 and 204.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.67, 390.92 and 204.85 is: 282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.67 : 390.92 = 204.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.67/390.92 = 204.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.67x = 390.92 × 204.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.67x = 80,079.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,079.96/283.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.30

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