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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.04, 436.22 and 191.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.04, 436.22 and 191.67 is: 264.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.04 : 436.22 = 191.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.04/436.22 = 191.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.04x = 436.22 × 191.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.04x = 83,609.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,609.33/316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.56

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