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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.70, 425.94 and 202.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.70, 425.94 and 202.39 is: 279.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.70 : 425.94 = 202.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.70/425.94 = 202.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.70x = 425.94 × 202.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.70x = 86,206.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,206.00/308.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.25

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