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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.16, 436.10 and 198.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.16, 436.10 and 198.08 is: 273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.16 : 436.10 = 198.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.16/436.10 = 198.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.16x = 436.10 × 198.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.16x = 86,379.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,379.52/316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.22

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