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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.62, 439.67 and 202.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.62, 439.67 and 202.14 is: 278.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.62 : 439.67 = 202.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.62/439.67 = 202.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.62x = 439.67 × 202.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.62x = 88,874.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,874.89/318.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.94

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