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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.29, 432.14 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.29, 432.14 and 202.91 is: 279.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.29 : 432.14 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.29/432.14 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.29x = 432.14 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.29x = 87,682.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,682.35/313.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.88

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