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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.89, 423.66 and 202.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.89, 423.66 and 202.13 is: 279.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.89 : 423.66 = 202.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.89/423.66 = 202.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.89x = 423.66 × 202.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.89x = 85,634.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,634.40/306.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.04

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