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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.18, 432.02 and 202.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.18, 432.02 and 202.61 is: 279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.18 : 432.02 = 202.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.18/432.02 = 202.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.18x = 432.02 × 202.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.18x = 87,533.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,533.16/313.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.50

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