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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.89, 431.87 and 202.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.89, 431.87 and 202.37 is: 279.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.89 : 431.87 = 202.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.89/431.87 = 202.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.89x = 431.87 × 202.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.89x = 87,394.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,394.36/312.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.32

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