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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.93, 431.96 and 202.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.93, 431.96 and 202.55 is: 279.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.93 : 431.96 = 202.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.93/431.96 = 202.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.93x = 431.96 × 202.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.93x = 87,490.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,490.33/312.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.58

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