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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.49, 425.76 and 203.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.49, 425.76 and 203.56 is: 280.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.49 : 425.76 = 203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.49/425.76 = 203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.49x = 425.76 × 203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.49x = 86,667.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,667.71/308.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.94

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