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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.74, 436.95 and 206.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.74, 436.95 and 206.17 is: 284.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.74 : 436.95 = 206.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.74/436.95 = 206.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.74x = 436.95 × 206.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.74x = 90,085.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,085.75/316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.42

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