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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.82, 438.51 and 201.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.82, 438.51 and 201.39 is: 277.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.82 : 438.51 = 201.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.82/438.51 = 201.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.82x = 438.51 × 201.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.82x = 88,311.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,311.53/317.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.87

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