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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.15, 426.33 and 204.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.15, 426.33 and 204.19 is: 281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.15 : 426.33 = 204.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.15/426.33 = 204.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.15x = 426.33 × 204.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.15x = 87,052.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,052.32/309.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.59

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