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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.10, 416.88 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.10, 416.88 and 204 is: 281.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.10 : 416.88 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.10/416.88 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.10x = 416.88 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.10x = 85,043.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,043.52/302.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.51

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