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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.97, 431.80 and 202.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.97, 431.80 and 202.51 is: 279.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.97 : 431.80 = 202.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.97/431.80 = 202.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.97x = 431.80 × 202.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.97x = 87,443.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,443.82/312.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.40

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