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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316, 435.80 and 205.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316, 435.80 and 205.37 is: 283.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316 : 435.80 = 205.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316/435.80 = 205.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316x = 435.80 × 205.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316x = 89,500.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,500.25/316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.23

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