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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.29, 437.59 and 206.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.29, 437.59 and 206.73 is: 285.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.29 : 437.59 = 206.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.29/437.59 = 206.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.29x = 437.59 × 206.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.29x = 90,459.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,459.76/317.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.10

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