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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.61, 425.49 and 202.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.61, 425.49 and 202.61 is: 303.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.61 : 425.49 = 202.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.61/425.49 = 202.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.61x = 425.49 × 202.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.61x = 86,208.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,208.83/283.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.97

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