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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.20, 426.66 and 204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.20, 426.66 and 204.51 is: 282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.20 : 426.66 = 204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.20/426.66 = 204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.20x = 426.66 × 204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.20x = 87,255.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,255.24/309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.20

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