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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.29, 430.87 and 201.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.29, 430.87 and 201.59 is: 278.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.29 : 430.87 = 201.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.29/430.87 = 201.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.29x = 430.87 × 201.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.29x = 86,855.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,855.92/312.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.13

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