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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.02, 437.40 and 206.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.02, 437.40 and 206.50 is: 284.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.02 : 437.40 = 206.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.02/437.40 = 206.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.02x = 437.40 × 206.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.02x = 90,323.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,323.10/317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.91

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