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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.26, 437.69 and 200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.26, 437.69 and 200.90 is: 277.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.26 : 437.69 = 200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.26/437.69 = 200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.26x = 437.69 × 200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.26x = 87,931.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,931.92/317.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.16

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