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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.11, 432.27 and 202.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.11, 432.27 and 202.75 is: 279.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.11 : 432.27 = 202.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.11/432.27 = 202.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.11x = 432.27 × 202.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.11x = 87,642.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,642.74/313.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.91

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