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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.62, 432.56 and 203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.62, 432.56 and 203.01 is: 280.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.62 : 432.56 = 203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.62/432.56 = 203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.62x = 432.56 × 203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.62x = 87,814.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,814.51/313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.00

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