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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.62, 431.27 and 202.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.62, 431.27 and 202.13 is: 278.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.62 : 431.27 = 202.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.62/431.27 = 202.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.62x = 431.27 × 202.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.62x = 87,174.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,174.19/312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.85

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