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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.91, 438.54 and 201.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.91, 438.54 and 201.54 is: 278.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.91 : 438.54 = 201.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.91/438.54 = 201.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.91x = 438.54 × 201.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.91x = 88,383.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,383.35/317.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.01

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