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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316, 436.11 and 199.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316, 436.11 and 199.54 is: 275.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316 : 436.11 = 199.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316/436.11 = 199.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316x = 436.11 × 199.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316x = 87,021.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,021.39/316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.38

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