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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.09, 436.06 and 198.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.09, 436.06 and 198.02 is: 273.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.09 : 436.06 = 198.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.09/436.06 = 198.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.09x = 436.06 × 198.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.09x = 86,348.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,348.60/316.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.18

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