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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.28, 436.56 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.28, 436.56 and 192 is: 265.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.28 : 436.56 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.28/436.56 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.28x = 436.56 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.28x = 83,819.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,819.52/316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.02

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