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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.12, 437.60 and 200.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.12, 437.60 and 200.64 is: 276.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.12 : 437.60 = 200.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.12/437.60 = 200.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.12x = 437.60 × 200.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.12x = 87,800.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,800.06/317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.87

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