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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.69, 436.73 and 206.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.69, 436.73 and 206.13 is: 284.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.69 : 436.73 = 206.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.69/436.73 = 206.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.69x = 436.73 × 206.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.69x = 90,023.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,023.15/316.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.26

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