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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.50, 436.79 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.50, 436.79 and 192.16 is: 265.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.50 : 436.79 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.50/436.79 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.50x = 436.79 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.50x = 83,932.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,932.61/316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.19

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