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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.92, 428.76 and 205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.92, 428.76 and 205.80 is: 283.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.92 : 428.76 = 205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.92/428.76 = 205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.92x = 428.76 × 205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.92x = 88,238.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,238.81/310.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.80

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