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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.63, 424.89 and 203.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.63, 424.89 and 203.95 is: 281.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.63 : 424.89 = 203.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.63/424.89 = 203.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.63x = 424.89 × 203.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.63x = 86,653.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,653.17/307.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.68

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