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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.78, 474.72 and 200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.78, 474.72 and 200.90 is: 301.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.78 : 474.72 = 200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.78/474.72 = 200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.78x = 474.72 × 200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.78x = 95,371.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,371.25/316.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.06

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