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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.68, 437.10 and 206.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.68, 437.10 and 206.43 is: 284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.68 : 437.10 = 206.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.68/437.10 = 206.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.68x = 437.10 × 206.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.68x = 90,230.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,230.55/316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.93

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