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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.26, 437.68 and 206.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.26, 437.68 and 206.74 is: 285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.26 : 437.68 = 206.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.26/437.68 = 206.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.26x = 437.68 × 206.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.26x = 90,485.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,485.96/317.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.21

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