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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.13, 425.28 and 203.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.13, 425.28 and 203.02 is: 280.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.13 : 425.28 = 203.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.13/425.28 = 203.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.13x = 425.28 × 203.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.13x = 86,340.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,340.35/308.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.21

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