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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.80, 404.18 and 204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.80, 404.18 and 204.40 is: 282.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.80 : 404.18 = 204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.80/404.18 = 204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.80x = 404.18 × 204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.80x = 82,614.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,614.39/292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.15

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