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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.76, 437.10 and 200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.76, 437.10 and 200.30 is: 276.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.76 : 437.10 = 200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.76/437.10 = 200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.76x = 437.10 × 200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.76x = 87,551.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,551.13/316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.40

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