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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.28, 425.47 and 203.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.28, 425.47 and 203.53 is: 280.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.28 : 425.47 = 203.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.28/425.47 = 203.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.28x = 425.47 × 203.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.28x = 86,593.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,593.78/308.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.89

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