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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.59, 432.72 and 202.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.59, 432.72 and 202.86 is: 279.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.59 : 432.72 = 202.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.59/432.72 = 202.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.59x = 432.72 × 202.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.59x = 87,781.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,781.58/313.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.92

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