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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.54, 427.19 and 204.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.54, 427.19 and 204.85 is: 282.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.54 : 427.19 = 204.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.54/427.19 = 204.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.54x = 427.19 × 204.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.54x = 87,508.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,508.13/309.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.71

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