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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.46, 423.78 and 202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.46, 423.78 and 202 is: 303.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.46 : 423.78 = 202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.46/423.78 = 202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.46x = 423.78 × 202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.46x = 85,603.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,603.56/282.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.06

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