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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.74, 435.50 and 205.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.74, 435.50 and 205.18 is: 283.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.74 : 435.50 = 205.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.74/435.50 = 205.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.74x = 435.50 × 205.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.74x = 89,353.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,353.71/315.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.00

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