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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.78, 437.30 and 198.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.78, 437.30 and 198.81 is: 274.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.78 : 437.30 = 198.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.78/437.30 = 198.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.78x = 437.30 × 198.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.78x = 86,939.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,939.61/316.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.45

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