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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.52, 417.81 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.52, 417.81 and 204.54 is: 282.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.52 : 417.81 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.52/417.81 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.52x = 417.81 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.52x = 85,458.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,458.86/302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.49

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