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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.07, 436.16 and 191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.07, 436.16 and 191.79 is: 264.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.07 : 436.16 = 191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.07/436.16 = 191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.07x = 436.16 × 191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.07x = 83,650.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,650.17/316.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.66

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