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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.53, 437.73 and 206.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.53, 437.73 and 206.97 is: 285.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.53 : 437.73 = 206.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.53/437.73 = 206.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.53x = 437.73 × 206.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.53x = 90,596.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,596.98/317.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.32

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