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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.95, 425.27 and 202.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.95, 425.27 and 202.98 is: 280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.95 : 425.27 = 202.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.95/425.27 = 202.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.95x = 425.27 × 202.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.95x = 86,321.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,321.30/307.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.31

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