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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.84, 404.27 and 205.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.84, 404.27 and 205.36 is: 283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.84 : 404.27 = 205.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.84/404.27 = 205.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.84x = 404.27 × 205.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.84x = 83,020.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,020.89/292.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.50

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