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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.80, 424.80 and 202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.80, 424.80 and 202.80 is: 303.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.80 : 424.80 = 202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.80/424.80 = 202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.80x = 424.80 × 202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.80x = 86,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,149.44/283.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.56

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