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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.93, 436.07 and 205.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.93, 436.07 and 205.68 is: 283.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.93 : 436.07 = 205.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.93/436.07 = 205.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.93x = 436.07 × 205.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.93x = 89,689.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,689.85/315.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.89

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