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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.78, 424.78 and 203.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.78, 424.78 and 203.02 is: 280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.78 : 424.78 = 203.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.78/424.78 = 203.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.78x = 424.78 × 203.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.78x = 86,239.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,239.39/307.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.20

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