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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.25, 419.63 and 205.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.25, 419.63 and 205.83 is: 283.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.25 : 419.63 = 205.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.25/419.63 = 205.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.25x = 419.63 × 205.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.25x = 86,371.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,371.41/304.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.89

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