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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.14, 426.83 and 202.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.14, 426.83 and 202.97 is: 303.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.14 : 426.83 = 202.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.14/426.83 = 202.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.14x = 426.83 × 202.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.14x = 86,634.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,634.50/285.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.84

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