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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.62, 438.29 and 199.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.62, 438.29 and 199.71 is: 275.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.62 : 438.29 = 199.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.62/438.29 = 199.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.62x = 438.29 × 199.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.62x = 87,531.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,531.40/317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.59

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