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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.53, 433.97 and 204.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.53, 433.97 and 204.01 is: 281.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.53 : 433.97 = 204.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.53/433.97 = 204.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.53x = 433.97 × 204.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.53x = 88,533.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,533.20/314.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.48

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