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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.94, 438.51 and 201.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.94, 438.51 and 201.54 is: 277.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.94 : 438.51 = 201.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.94/438.51 = 201.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.94x = 438.51 × 201.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.94x = 88,377.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,377.31/317.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.97

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