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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.18, 437.93 and 199.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.18, 437.93 and 199.21 is: 275.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.18 : 437.93 = 199.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.18/437.93 = 199.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.18x = 437.93 × 199.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.18x = 87,240.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,240.04/317.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.05

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