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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.03, 437.49 and 206.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.03, 437.49 and 206.72 is: 285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.03 : 437.49 = 206.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.03/437.49 = 206.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.03x = 437.49 × 206.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.03x = 90,435.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,435.75/317.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.26

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