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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.61, 439.61 and 202.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.61, 439.61 and 202.13 is: 278.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.61 : 439.61 = 202.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.61/439.61 = 202.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.61x = 439.61 × 202.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.61x = 88,857.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,857.36/318.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.89

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