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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.65, 434.31 and 204.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.65, 434.31 and 204.14 is: 281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.65 : 434.31 = 204.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.65/434.31 = 204.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.65x = 434.31 × 204.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.65x = 88,657.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,657.87/314.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.77

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