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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.53, 425.62 and 203.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.53, 425.62 and 203.66 is: 280.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.53 : 425.62 = 203.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.53/425.62 = 203.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.53x = 425.62 × 203.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.53x = 86,679.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,679.13/308.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.94

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