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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.89, 434.63 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.89, 434.63 and 204.39 is: 282.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.89 : 434.63 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.89/434.63 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.89x = 434.63 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.89x = 88,834.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,834.54/314.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.12

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