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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.97, 392.04 and 204.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.97, 392.04 and 204.69 is: 282.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.97 : 392.04 = 204.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.97/392.04 = 204.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.97x = 392.04 × 204.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.97x = 80,248.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,248.14/283.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.59

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