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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.41, 419.43 and 206.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.41, 419.43 and 206.01 is: 283.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.41 : 419.43 = 206.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.41/419.43 = 206.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.41x = 419.43 × 206.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.41x = 86,406.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,406.77/304.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.85

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