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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.18, 436.46 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.18, 436.46 and 191.88 is: 264.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.18 : 436.46 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.18/436.46 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.18x = 436.46 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.18x = 83,745.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,745.85/316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.87

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