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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.53, 436.70 and 192.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.53, 436.70 and 192.15 is: 265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.53 : 436.70 = 192.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.53/436.70 = 192.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.53x = 436.70 × 192.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.53x = 83,911.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,911.91/316.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.10

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