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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.92, 426 and 203.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.92, 426 and 203.80 is: 281.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.92 : 426 = 203.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.92/426 = 203.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.92x = 426 × 203.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.92x = 86,818.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,818.80/308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.04

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