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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.72, 427.55 and 204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.72, 427.55 and 204.86 is: 282.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.72 : 427.55 = 204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.72/427.55 = 204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.72x = 427.55 × 204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.72x = 87,584.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,584.73/309.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.79

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