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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.58, 436.74 and 200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.58, 436.74 and 200.07 is: 276.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.58 : 436.74 = 200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.58/436.74 = 200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.58x = 436.74 × 200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.58x = 87,378.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,378.57/316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.01

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