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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.87, 418.12 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.87, 418.12 and 204.80 is: 282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.87 : 418.12 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.87/418.12 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.87x = 418.12 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.87x = 85,628.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,628.37/302.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.73

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