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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.51, 439.43 and 201.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.51, 439.43 and 201.87 is: 278.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.51 : 439.43 = 201.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.51/439.43 = 201.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.51x = 439.43 × 201.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.51x = 88,706.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,706.72/318.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.51

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