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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.05, 403.25 and 204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.05, 403.25 and 204.84 is: 282.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.05 : 403.25 = 204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.05/403.25 = 204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.05x = 403.25 × 204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.05x = 82,600.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,600.71/292.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.83

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