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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.82, 438.48 and 199.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.82, 438.48 and 199.74 is: 275.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.82 : 438.48 = 199.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.82/438.48 = 199.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.82x = 438.48 × 199.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.82x = 87,582.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,582.00/317.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.57

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