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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.23, 437.90 and 206.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.23, 437.90 and 206.73 is: 285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.23 : 437.90 = 206.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.23/437.90 = 206.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.23x = 437.90 × 206.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.23x = 90,526.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,526.03/317.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.37

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