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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.03, 419.41 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.03, 419.41 and 204.50 is: 282.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.03 : 419.41 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.03/419.41 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.03x = 419.41 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.03x = 85,766.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,766.23/304.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.10

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