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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.28, 436.37 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.28, 436.37 and 191.84 is: 264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.28 : 436.37 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.28/436.37 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.28x = 436.37 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.28x = 83,710.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,710.08/316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.67

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