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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.93, 437.22 and 206.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.93, 437.22 and 206.37 is: 284.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.93 : 437.22 = 206.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.93/437.22 = 206.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.93x = 437.22 × 206.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.93x = 90,225.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,225.87/316.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.69

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