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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.17, 437.78 and 206.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.17, 437.78 and 206.95 is: 285.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.17 : 437.78 = 206.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.17/437.78 = 206.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.17x = 437.78 × 206.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.17x = 90,598.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,598.57/317.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.65

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