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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.11, 419.54 and 205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.11, 419.54 and 205.70 is: 283.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.11 : 419.54 = 205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.11/419.54 = 205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.11x = 419.54 × 205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.11x = 86,296.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,296.25/304.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.77

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