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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.59, 427.37 and 204.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.59, 427.37 and 204.73 is: 282.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.59 : 427.37 = 204.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.59/427.37 = 204.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.59x = 427.37 × 204.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.59x = 87,495.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,495.46/309.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.62

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