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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.47, 432.45 and 202.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.47, 432.45 and 202.92 is: 279.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.47 : 432.45 = 202.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.47/432.45 = 202.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.47x = 432.45 × 202.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.47x = 87,752.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,752.75/313.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.94

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