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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.74, 417.90 and 204.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.74, 417.90 and 204.63 is: 282.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.74 : 417.90 = 204.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.74/417.90 = 204.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.74x = 417.90 × 204.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.74x = 85,512.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,512.79/302.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.47

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