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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.49, 437.98 and 206.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.49, 437.98 and 206.93 is: 285.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.49 : 437.98 = 206.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.49/437.98 = 206.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.49x = 437.98 × 206.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.49x = 90,628.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,628.49/317.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.45

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