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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.16, 433.64 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.16, 433.64 and 203.94 is: 281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.16 : 433.64 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.16/433.64 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.16x = 433.64 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.16x = 88,436.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,436.54/314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.50

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