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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.20, 436.32 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.20, 436.32 and 191.88 is: 264.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.20 : 436.32 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.20/436.32 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.20x = 436.32 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.20x = 83,721.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,721.08/316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.77

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