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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.47, 425.31 and 202.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.47, 425.31 and 202.95 is: 304.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.47 : 425.31 = 202.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.47/425.31 = 202.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.47x = 425.31 × 202.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.47x = 86,316.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,316.66/283.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.50

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