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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.70, 432.62 and 202.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.70, 432.62 and 202.98 is: 279.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.70 : 432.62 = 202.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.70/432.62 = 202.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.70x = 432.62 × 202.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.70x = 87,812.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,812.79/313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.93

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