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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.29, 436.45 and 191.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.29, 436.45 and 191.98 is: 264.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.29 : 436.45 = 191.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.29/436.45 = 191.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.29x = 436.45 × 191.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.29x = 83,788.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,788.71/316.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.91

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