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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.63, 433.02 and 201.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.63, 433.02 and 201.66 is: 278.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.63 : 433.02 = 201.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.63/433.02 = 201.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.63x = 433.02 × 201.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.63x = 87,321.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,321.95/313.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.43

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