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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.85, 418.37 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.85, 418.37 and 204.93 is: 283.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.85 : 418.37 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.85/418.37 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.85x = 418.37 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.85x = 85,735.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,735.54/302.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.10

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