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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316, 436.10 and 199.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316, 436.10 and 199.64 is: 275.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316 : 436.10 = 199.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316/436.10 = 199.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316x = 436.10 × 199.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316x = 87,063.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,063.00/316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.52

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