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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.47, 434.10 and 204.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.47, 434.10 and 204.13 is: 281.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.47 : 434.10 = 204.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.47/434.10 = 204.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.47x = 434.10 × 204.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.47x = 88,612.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,612.83/314.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.78

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