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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.06, 473.78 and 200.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.06, 473.78 and 200.14 is: 300.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.06 : 473.78 = 200.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.06/473.78 = 200.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.06x = 473.78 × 200.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.06x = 94,822.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,822.33/316.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.01

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