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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.36, 436.61 and 192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.36, 436.61 and 192.02 is: 265.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.36 : 436.61 = 192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.36/436.61 = 192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.36x = 436.61 × 192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.36x = 83,837.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,837.85/316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.01

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