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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.37, 436.31 and 205.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.37, 436.31 and 205.73 is: 283.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.37 : 436.31 = 205.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.37/436.31 = 205.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.37x = 436.31 × 205.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.37x = 89,758.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,758.85/316.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.72

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