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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.04, 404.45 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.04, 404.45 and 204.50 is: 282.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.04 : 404.45 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.04/404.45 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.04x = 404.45 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.04x = 82,710.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,710.03/293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.25

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