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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.52, 436.62 and 200.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.52, 436.62 and 200.04 is: 275.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.52 : 436.62 = 200.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.52/436.62 = 200.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.52x = 436.62 × 200.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.52x = 87,341.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,341.46/316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.94

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