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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.31, 436.50 and 191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.31, 436.50 and 191.96 is: 264.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.31 : 436.50 = 191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.31/436.50 = 191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.31x = 436.50 × 191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.31x = 83,788.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,788.36/316.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.90

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