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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.70, 425.82 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.70, 425.82 and 203.64 is: 280.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.70 : 425.82 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.70/425.82 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.70x = 425.82 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.70x = 86,713.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,713.98/308.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.90

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