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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.75, 419.54 and 205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.75, 419.54 and 205.34 is: 283.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.75 : 419.54 = 205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.75/419.54 = 205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.75x = 419.54 × 205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.75x = 86,145.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,145.22/303.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.61

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