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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.34, 436.64 and 199.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.34, 436.64 and 199.97 is: 276.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.34 : 436.64 = 199.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.34/436.64 = 199.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.34x = 436.64 × 199.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.34x = 87,311.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,311.72/316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.01

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