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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.02, 436.04 and 191.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.02, 436.04 and 191.67 is: 264.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.02 : 436.04 = 191.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.02/436.04 = 191.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.02x = 436.04 × 191.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.02x = 83,574.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,574.83/316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.46

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