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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.26, 436.38 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.26, 436.38 and 192 is: 264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.26 : 436.38 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.26/436.38 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.26x = 436.38 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.26x = 83,784.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,784.96/316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.92

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