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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.84, 425.11 and 202.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.84, 425.11 and 202.42 is: 303.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.84 : 425.11 = 202.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.84/425.11 = 202.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.84x = 425.11 × 202.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.84x = 86,050.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,050.77/283.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.17

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