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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.59, 436.82 and 192.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.59, 436.82 and 192.26 is: 265.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.59 : 436.82 = 192.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.59/436.82 = 192.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.59x = 436.82 × 192.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.59x = 83,979.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,979.87/316.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.26

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