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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.01, 436.12 and 205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.01, 436.12 and 205.79 is: 284.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.01 : 436.12 = 205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.01/436.12 = 205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.01x = 436.12 × 205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.01x = 89,746.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,746.44/316.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.00

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