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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.53, 436.96 and 198.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.53, 436.96 and 198.56 is: 274.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.53 : 436.96 = 198.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.53/436.96 = 198.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.53x = 436.96 × 198.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.53x = 86,763.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,763.37/316.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.11

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