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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.39, 436.59 and 192.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.39, 436.59 and 192.09 is: 265.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.39 : 436.59 = 192.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.39/436.59 = 192.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.39x = 436.59 × 192.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.39x = 83,863.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,863.68/316.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.07

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