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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.93, 435.61 and 205.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.93, 435.61 and 205.37 is: 283.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.93 : 435.61 = 205.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.93/435.61 = 205.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.93x = 435.61 × 205.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.93x = 89,460.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,460.94/315.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.16

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