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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.80, 425.91 and 202.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.80, 425.91 and 202.69 is: 304.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.80 : 425.91 = 202.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.80/425.91 = 202.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.80x = 425.91 × 202.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.80x = 86,327.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,327.70/283.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.18

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