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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.22, 436.19 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.22, 436.19 and 191.82 is: 264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.22 : 436.19 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.22/436.19 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.22x = 436.19 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.22x = 83,668.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,668.26/316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.59

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