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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.20, 436.29 and 191.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.20, 436.29 and 191.93 is: 264.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.20 : 436.29 = 191.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.20/436.29 = 191.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.20x = 436.29 × 191.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.20x = 83,734.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,734.96/316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.82

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