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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.34, 437.94 and 199.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.34, 437.94 and 199.35 is: 275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.34 : 437.94 = 199.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.34/437.94 = 199.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.34x = 437.94 × 199.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.34x = 87,303.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,303.34/317.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.11

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