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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.10, 436.18 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.10, 436.18 and 191.76 is: 264.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.10 : 436.18 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.10/436.18 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.10x = 436.18 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.10x = 83,641.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,641.88/316.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.61

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