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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.75, 425.58 and 202.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.75, 425.58 and 202.35 is: 303.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.75 : 425.58 = 202.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.75/425.58 = 202.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.75x = 425.58 × 202.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.75x = 86,116.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,116.11/283.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.49

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