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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.54, 435.38 and 205.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.54, 435.38 and 205.01 is: 282.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.54 : 435.38 = 205.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.54/435.38 = 205.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.54x = 435.38 × 205.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.54x = 89,257.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,257.25/315.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.87

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