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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.17, 436.05 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.17, 436.05 and 191.82 is: 264.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.17 : 436.05 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.17/436.05 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.17x = 436.05 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.17x = 83,643.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,643.11/316.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.55

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