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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.90, 419.35 and 205.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.90, 419.35 and 205.62 is: 283.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.90 : 419.35 = 205.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.90/419.35 = 205.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.90x = 419.35 × 205.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.90x = 86,226.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,226.75/303.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.73

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