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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.93, 418.13 and 204.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.93, 418.13 and 204.92 is: 282.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.93 : 418.13 = 204.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.93/418.13 = 204.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.93x = 418.13 × 204.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.93x = 85,683.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,683.20/302.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.85

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