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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.43, 437.85 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.43, 437.85 and 199.44 is: 275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.43 : 437.85 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.43/437.85 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.43x = 437.85 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.43x = 87,324.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,324.80/317.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.10

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