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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.06, 423.81 and 202.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.06, 423.81 and 202.12 is: 278.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.06 : 423.81 = 202.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.06/423.81 = 202.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.06x = 423.81 × 202.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.06x = 85,659.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,659.42/307.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.97

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