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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.03, 437.35 and 206.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.03, 437.35 and 206.54 is: 284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.03 : 437.35 = 206.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.03/437.35 = 206.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.03x = 437.35 × 206.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.03x = 90,330.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,330.27/317.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.93

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