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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.22, 436.50 and 191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.22, 436.50 and 191.96 is: 264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.22 : 436.50 = 191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.22/436.50 = 191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.22x = 436.50 × 191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.22x = 83,790.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,790.54/316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.98

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