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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.35, 436.41 and 192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.35, 436.41 and 192.02 is: 264.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.35 : 436.41 = 192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.35/436.41 = 192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.35x = 436.41 × 192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.35x = 83,797.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,797.27/316.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.89

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