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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.87, 438.59 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.87, 438.59 and 207.50 is: 286.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.87 : 438.59 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.87/438.59 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.87x = 438.59 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.87x = 91,007.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,007.48/317.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.31

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