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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.79, 426.13 and 204.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.79, 426.13 and 204.06 is: 281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.79 : 426.13 = 204.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.79/426.13 = 204.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.79x = 426.13 × 204.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.79x = 86,954.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,954.74/308.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.59

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