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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.20, 404.62 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.20, 404.62 and 204.80 is: 282.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.20 : 404.62 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.20/404.62 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.20x = 404.62 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.20x = 82,863.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,863.64/293.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.62

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