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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.09, 432.21 and 202.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.09, 432.21 and 202.75 is: 279.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.09 : 432.21 = 202.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.09/432.21 = 202.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.09x = 432.21 × 202.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.09x = 87,632.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,632.12/313.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.89

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