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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.87, 432.79 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.87, 432.79 and 203.20 is: 280.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.87 : 432.79 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.87/432.79 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.87x = 432.79 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.87x = 87,942.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,942.93/313.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.19

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