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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317, 437.18 and 206.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317, 437.18 and 206.37 is: 284.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317 : 437.18 = 206.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317/437.18 = 206.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317x = 437.18 × 206.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317x = 90,220.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,220.84/317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.61

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