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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.90, 426.06 and 204.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.90, 426.06 and 204.01 is: 281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.90 : 426.06 = 204.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.90/426.06 = 204.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.90x = 426.06 × 204.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.90x = 86,919.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,919.44/308.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.38

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