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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.72, 437.10 and 198.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.72, 437.10 and 198.70 is: 274.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.72 : 437.10 = 198.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.72/437.10 = 198.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.72x = 437.10 × 198.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.72x = 86,851.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,851.77/316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.22

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