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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316, 435.78 and 205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316, 435.78 and 205.56 is: 283.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316 : 435.78 = 205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316/435.78 = 205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316x = 435.78 × 205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316x = 89,578.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,578.94/316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.48

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