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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.42, 424.26 and 202.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.42, 424.26 and 202.54 is: 279.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.42 : 424.26 = 202.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.42/424.26 = 202.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.42x = 424.26 × 202.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.42x = 85,929.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,929.62/307.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.52

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