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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.57, 436.74 and 200.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.57, 436.74 and 200.17 is: 276.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.57 : 436.74 = 200.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.57/436.74 = 200.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.57x = 436.74 × 200.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.57x = 87,422.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,422.25/316.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.15

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