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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.52, 438.18 and 199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.52, 438.18 and 199.56 is: 275.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.52 : 438.18 = 199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.52/438.18 = 199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.52x = 438.18 × 199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.52x = 87,443.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,443.20/317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.39

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