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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.39, 427.91 and 204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.39, 427.91 and 204.28 is: 306.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.39 : 427.91 = 204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.39/427.91 = 204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.39x = 427.91 × 204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.39x = 87,411.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,411.36/285.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.29

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