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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.09, 437.67 and 200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.09, 437.67 and 200.72 is: 277.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.09 : 437.67 = 200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.09/437.67 = 200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.09x = 437.67 × 200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.09x = 87,846.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,846.93/317.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.05

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