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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.00, 424.91 and 203.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.00, 424.91 and 203.13 is: 280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.00 : 424.91 = 203.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.00/424.91 = 203.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.00x = 424.91 × 203.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.00x = 86,310.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,310.95/308.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.23

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