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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.99, 427.92 and 205.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.99, 427.92 and 205.08 is: 283.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.99 : 427.92 = 205.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.99/427.92 = 205.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.99x = 427.92 × 205.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.99x = 87,757.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,757.83/309.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.10

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