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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.71, 437.00 and 200.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.71, 437.00 and 200.25 is: 276.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.71 : 437.00 = 200.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.71/437.00 = 200.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.71x = 437.00 × 200.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.71x = 87,508.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,508.25/316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.30

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