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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.53, 436.41 and 205.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.53, 436.41 and 205.96 is: 283.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.53 : 436.41 = 205.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.53/436.41 = 205.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.53x = 436.41 × 205.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.53x = 89,883.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,883.00/316.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.96

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