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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.78, 417.92 and 204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.78, 417.92 and 204.51 is: 282.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.78 : 417.92 = 204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.78/417.92 = 204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.78x = 417.92 × 204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.78x = 85,468.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,468.82/302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.28

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