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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.13, 417.06 and 204.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.13, 417.06 and 204.18 is: 281.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.13 : 417.06 = 204.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.13/417.06 = 204.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.13x = 417.06 × 204.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.13x = 85,153.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,153.75/302.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.84

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