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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.16, 437.87 and 206.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.16, 437.87 and 206.83 is: 285.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.16 : 437.87 = 206.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.16/437.87 = 206.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.16x = 437.87 × 206.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.16x = 90,562.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,562.55/317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.54

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