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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.40, 432.59 and 202.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.40, 432.59 and 202.88 is: 280.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.40 : 432.59 = 202.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.40/432.59 = 202.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.40x = 432.59 × 202.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.40x = 87,762.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,762.84/313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.03

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