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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.68, 436.77 and 206.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.68, 436.77 and 206.19 is: 284.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.68 : 436.77 = 206.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.68/436.77 = 206.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.68x = 436.77 × 206.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.68x = 90,057.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,057.61/316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.38

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