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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.29, 473.52 and 200.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.29, 473.52 and 200.87 is: 300.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.29 : 473.52 = 200.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.29/473.52 = 200.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.29x = 473.52 × 200.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.29x = 95,115.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,115.96/316.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.72

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