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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.63, 427.32 and 204.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.63, 427.32 and 204.81 is: 282.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.63 : 427.32 = 204.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.63/427.32 = 204.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.63x = 427.32 × 204.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.63x = 87,519.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,519.41/309.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.66

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