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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.16, 437.69 and 199.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.16, 437.69 and 199.15 is: 274.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.16 : 437.69 = 199.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.16/437.69 = 199.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.16x = 437.69 × 199.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.16x = 87,165.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,165.37/317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.83

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