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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.11, 437.49 and 199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.11, 437.49 and 199.04 is: 274.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.11 : 437.49 = 199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.11/437.49 = 199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.11x = 437.49 × 199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.11x = 87,075.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,075.26/317.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.59

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