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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.28, 433.50 and 203.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.28, 433.50 and 203.87 is: 281.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.28 : 433.50 = 203.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.28/433.50 = 203.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.28x = 433.50 × 203.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.28x = 88,376.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,376.67/314.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.20

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