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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.39, 432.34 and 202.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.39, 432.34 and 202.87 is: 279.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.39 : 432.34 = 202.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.39/432.34 = 202.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.39x = 432.34 × 202.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.39x = 87,708.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,708.82/313.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.87

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