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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.30, 436.33 and 191.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.30, 436.33 and 191.87 is: 264.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.30 : 436.33 = 191.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.30/436.33 = 191.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.30x = 436.33 × 191.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.30x = 83,718.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,718.64/316.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.68

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