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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.19, 436.32 and 205.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.19, 436.32 and 205.63 is: 283.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.19 : 436.32 = 205.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.19/436.32 = 205.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.19x = 436.32 × 205.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.19x = 89,719.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,719.39/316.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.75

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