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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.17, 436.02 and 198.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.17, 436.02 and 198.10 is: 273.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.17 : 436.02 = 198.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.17/436.02 = 198.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.17x = 436.02 × 198.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.17x = 86,376.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,376.59/316.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.20

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