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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.42, 436.41 and 200.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.42, 436.41 and 200.02 is: 275.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.42 : 436.41 = 200.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.42/436.41 = 200.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.42x = 436.41 × 200.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.42x = 87,290.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,290.73/316.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.87

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