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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.78, 434.49 and 204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.78, 434.49 and 204.26 is: 281.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.78 : 434.49 = 204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.78/434.49 = 204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.78x = 434.49 × 204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.78x = 88,747.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,747.91/314.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.94

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