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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.37, 425.44 and 203.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.37, 425.44 and 203.51 is: 280.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.37 : 425.44 = 203.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.37/425.44 = 203.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.37x = 425.44 × 203.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.37x = 86,582.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,582.61/308.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.77

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