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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.63, 434.08 and 204.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.63, 434.08 and 204.25 is: 281.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.63 : 434.08 = 204.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.63/434.08 = 204.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.63x = 434.08 × 204.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.63x = 88,660.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,660.84/314.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.79

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