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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.60, 432.68 and 202.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.60, 432.68 and 202.90 is: 279.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.60 : 432.68 = 202.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.60/432.68 = 202.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.60x = 432.68 × 202.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.60x = 87,788.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,788.61/313.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.94

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