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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.03, 432.07 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.03, 432.07 and 202.50 is: 279.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.03 : 432.07 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.03/432.07 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.03x = 432.07 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.03x = 87,492.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,492.59/313.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.51

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