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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.90, 419.28 and 205.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.90, 419.28 and 205.68 is: 283.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.90 : 419.28 = 205.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.90/419.28 = 205.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.90x = 419.28 × 205.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.90x = 86,237.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,237.51/303.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.77

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