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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309, 426.57 and 204.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309, 426.57 and 204.15 is: 281.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309 : 426.57 = 204.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309/426.57 = 204.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309x = 426.57 × 204.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309x = 87,084.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,084.27/309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.83

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