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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.71, 437.05 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.71, 437.05 and 200.16 is: 276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.71 : 437.05 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.71/437.05 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.71x = 437.05 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.71x = 87,476.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,476.74/316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.21

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