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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.62, 435.43 and 205.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.62, 435.43 and 205.06 is: 282.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.62 : 435.43 = 205.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.62/435.43 = 205.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.62x = 435.43 × 205.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.62x = 89,289.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,289.28/315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.90

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