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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.44, 436.74 and 192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.44, 436.74 and 192.12 is: 265.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.44 : 436.74 = 192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.44/436.74 = 192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.44x = 436.74 × 192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.44x = 83,906.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,906.49/316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.16

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