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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.13, 437.16 and 206.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.13, 437.16 and 206.42 is: 284.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.13 : 437.16 = 206.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.13/437.16 = 206.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.13x = 437.16 × 206.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.13x = 90,237.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,237.16/317.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.54

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