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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.56, 436.62 and 206.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.56, 436.62 and 206.00 is: 284.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.56 : 436.62 = 206.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.56/436.62 = 206.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.56x = 436.62 × 206.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.56x = 89,941.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,941.54/316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.12

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