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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.12, 436.29 and 191.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.12, 436.29 and 191.83 is: 264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.12 : 436.29 = 191.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.12/436.29 = 191.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.12x = 436.29 × 191.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.12x = 83,693.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,693.51/316.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.75

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