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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.83, 427.37 and 204.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.83, 427.37 and 204.92 is: 282.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.83 : 427.37 = 204.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.83/427.37 = 204.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.83x = 427.37 × 204.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.83x = 87,575.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,575.04/309.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.66

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