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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.06, 436.17 and 191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.06, 436.17 and 191.80 is: 264.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.06 : 436.17 = 191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.06/436.17 = 191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.06x = 436.17 × 191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.06x = 83,657.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,657.41/316.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.69

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