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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.29, 425.25 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.29, 425.25 and 202.20 is: 303.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.29 : 425.25 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.29/425.25 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.29x = 425.25 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.29x = 85,985.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,985.55/283.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.52

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