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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.11, 436.29 and 198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.11, 436.29 and 198.14 is: 273.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.11 : 436.29 = 198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.11/436.29 = 198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.11x = 436.29 × 198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.11x = 86,446.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,446.50/316.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.47

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