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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.16, 437.56 and 199.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.16, 437.56 and 199.09 is: 274.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.16 : 437.56 = 199.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.16/437.56 = 199.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.16x = 437.56 × 199.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.16x = 87,111.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,111.41/317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.66

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