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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.03, 437.28 and 198.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.03, 437.28 and 198.91 is: 274.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.03 : 437.28 = 198.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.03/437.28 = 198.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.03x = 437.28 × 198.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.03x = 86,977.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,977.18/317.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.35

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