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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.91, 427.74 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.91, 427.74 and 204.93 is: 282.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.91 : 427.74 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.91/427.74 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.91x = 427.74 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.91x = 87,656.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,656.76/309.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.85

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