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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.10, 426.36 and 204.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.10, 426.36 and 204.16 is: 281.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.10 : 426.36 = 204.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.10/426.36 = 204.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.10x = 426.36 × 204.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.10x = 87,045.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,045.66/309.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.61

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