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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.43, 424.13 and 202.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.43, 424.13 and 202.66 is: 279.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.43 : 424.13 = 202.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.43/424.13 = 202.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.43x = 424.13 × 202.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.43x = 85,952.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,952.11/307.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.58

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