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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.58, 427.25 and 204.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.58, 427.25 and 204.88 is: 282.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.58 : 427.25 = 204.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.58/427.25 = 204.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.58x = 427.25 × 204.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.58x = 87,534.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,534.65/309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.76

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