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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.30, 283.40 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.30, 283.40 and 202.30 is: 283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.30 : 283.40 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.30/283.40 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.30x = 283.40 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.30x = 57,331.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,331.82/202.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.40

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