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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.05, 419.30 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.05, 419.30 and 202.91 is: 279.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.05 : 419.30 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.05/419.30 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.05x = 419.30 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.05x = 85,077.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,077.05/304.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.81

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