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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.14, 436.28 and 191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.14, 436.28 and 191.79 is: 264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.14 : 436.28 = 191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.14/436.28 = 191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.14x = 436.28 × 191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.14x = 83,673.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,673.18/316.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.67

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