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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.13, 423.90 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.13, 423.90 and 202.02 is: 278.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.13 : 423.90 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.13/423.90 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.13x = 423.90 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.13x = 85,636.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,636.28/307.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.83

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