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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.98, 427.83 and 205.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.98, 427.83 and 205.08 is: 283.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.98 : 427.83 = 205.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.98/427.83 = 205.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.98x = 427.83 × 205.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.98x = 87,739.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,739.38/309.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.05

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