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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.37, 436.49 and 191.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.37, 436.49 and 191.99 is: 264.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.37 : 436.49 = 191.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.37/436.49 = 191.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.37x = 436.49 × 191.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.37x = 83,802.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,802.57/316.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.89

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