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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.06, 438.93 and 200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.06, 438.93 and 200.07 is: 276.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.06 : 438.93 = 200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.06/438.93 = 200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.06x = 438.93 × 200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.06x = 87,816.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,816.73/318.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.10

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