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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.39, 436.56 and 192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.39, 436.56 and 192.02 is: 264.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.39 : 436.56 = 192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.39/436.56 = 192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.39x = 436.56 × 192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.39x = 83,829.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,829.34/316.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.96

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