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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.86, 431.93 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.86, 431.93 and 202.50 is: 279.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.86 : 431.93 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.86/431.93 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.86x = 431.93 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.86x = 87,465.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,465.83/312.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.57

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