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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.78, 432.93 and 203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.78, 432.93 and 203.26 is: 280.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.78 : 432.93 = 203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.78/432.93 = 203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.78x = 432.93 × 203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.78x = 87,997.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,997.35/313.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.44

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