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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.05, 436.08 and 191.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.05, 436.08 and 191.69 is: 264.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.05 : 436.08 = 191.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.05/436.08 = 191.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.05x = 436.08 × 191.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.05x = 83,589.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,589.99/316.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.48

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