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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.25, 437.72 and 205.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.25, 437.72 and 205.26 is: 283.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.25 : 437.72 = 205.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.25/437.72 = 205.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.25x = 437.72 × 205.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.25x = 89,845.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,845.38/317.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.20

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