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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.14, 435.80 and 205.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.14, 435.80 and 205.58 is: 283.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.14 : 435.80 = 205.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.14/435.80 = 205.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.14x = 435.80 × 205.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.14x = 89,591.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,591.76/316.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.39

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