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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.55, 436.77 and 192.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.55, 436.77 and 192.19 is: 265.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.55 : 436.77 = 192.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.55/436.77 = 192.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.55x = 436.77 × 192.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.55x = 83,940.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,940.64/316.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.17

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