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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.37, 475.35 and 200.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.37, 475.35 and 200.87 is: 301.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.37 : 475.35 = 200.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.37/475.35 = 200.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.37x = 475.35 × 200.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.37x = 95,481.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,481.15/316.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.81

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