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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.02, 405.91 and 204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.02, 405.91 and 204.42 is: 282.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.02 : 405.91 = 204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.02/405.91 = 204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.02x = 405.91 × 204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.02x = 82,976.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,976.12/294.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.21

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