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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.05, 436.20 and 191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.05, 436.20 and 191.79 is: 264.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.05 : 436.20 = 191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.05/436.20 = 191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.05x = 436.20 × 191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.05x = 83,658.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,658.80/316.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.70

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