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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.31, 437.67 and 199.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.31, 437.67 and 199.17 is: 274.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.31 : 437.67 = 199.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.31/437.67 = 199.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.31x = 437.67 × 199.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.31x = 87,170.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,170.73/317.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.72

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