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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.32, 436.56 and 199.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.32, 436.56 and 199.89 is: 275.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.32 : 436.56 = 199.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.32/436.56 = 199.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.32x = 436.56 × 199.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.32x = 87,263.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,263.98/316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.87

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