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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.18, 436.55 and 198.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.18, 436.55 and 198.21 is: 273.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.18 : 436.55 = 198.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.18/436.55 = 198.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.18x = 436.55 × 198.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.18x = 86,525.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,525.40/316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.66

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