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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.26, 423.72 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.26, 423.72 and 203.76 is: 280.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.26 : 423.72 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.26/423.72 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.26x = 423.72 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.26x = 86,337.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,337.19/307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.99

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