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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.68, 421.86 and 202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.68, 421.86 and 202 is: 278.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.68 : 421.86 = 202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.68/421.86 = 202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.68x = 421.86 × 202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.68x = 85,215.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,215.72/305.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.77

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