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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.06, 431.90 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.06, 431.90 and 202.50 is: 279.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.06 : 431.90 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.06/431.90 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.06x = 431.90 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.06x = 87,459.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,459.75/313.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.37

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