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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.27, 426.41 and 203.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.27, 426.41 and 203.78 is: 305.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.27 : 426.41 = 203.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.27/426.41 = 203.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.27x = 426.41 × 203.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.27x = 86,893.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,893.83/284.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.67

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