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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.42, 437.86 and 201.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.42, 437.86 and 201.05 is: 277.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.42 : 437.86 = 201.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.42/437.86 = 201.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.42x = 437.86 × 201.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.42x = 88,028.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,028.56/317.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.33

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