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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.13, 426.66 and 204.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.13, 426.66 and 204.02 is: 281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.13 : 426.66 = 204.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.13/426.66 = 204.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.13x = 426.66 × 204.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.13x = 87,047.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,047.17/309.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.59

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