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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.74, 419.01 and 205.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.74, 419.01 and 205.47 is: 283.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.74 : 419.01 = 205.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.74/419.01 = 205.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.74x = 419.01 × 205.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.74x = 86,093.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,093.98/303.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.45

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