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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.73, 419.07 and 205.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.73, 419.07 and 205.75 is: 283.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.73 : 419.07 = 205.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.73/419.07 = 205.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.73x = 419.07 × 205.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.73x = 86,223.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,223.65/303.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.88

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