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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.07, 436.25 and 191.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.07, 436.25 and 191.73 is: 264.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.07 : 436.25 = 191.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.07/436.25 = 191.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.07x = 436.25 × 191.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.07x = 83,642.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,642.21/316.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.64

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