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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.27, 431.96 and 201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.27, 431.96 and 201.08 is: 277.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.27 : 431.96 = 201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.27/431.96 = 201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.27x = 431.96 × 201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.27x = 86,858.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,858.59/313.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.27

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