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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.71, 426.16 and 203.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.71, 426.16 and 203.86 is: 281.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.71 : 426.16 = 203.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.71/426.16 = 203.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.71x = 426.16 × 203.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.71x = 86,876.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,876.98/308.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.42

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