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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.33, 436.54 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.33, 436.54 and 191.97 is: 264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.33 : 436.54 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.33/436.54 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.33x = 436.54 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.33x = 83,802.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,802.58/316.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.92

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