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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.19, 436.17 and 190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.19, 436.17 and 190.12 is: 262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.19 : 436.17 = 190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.19/436.17 = 190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.19x = 436.17 × 190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.19x = 82,924.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,924.64/316.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.26

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