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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.67, 438.13 and 201.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.67, 438.13 and 201.03 is: 277.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.67 : 438.13 = 201.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.67/438.13 = 201.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.67x = 438.13 × 201.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.67x = 88,074.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,074.75/317.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.26

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