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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.53, 436.74 and 192.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.53, 436.74 and 192.22 is: 265.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.53 : 436.74 = 192.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.53/436.74 = 192.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.53x = 436.74 × 192.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.53x = 83,950.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,950.67/316.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.22

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