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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.60, 436.72 and 192.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.60, 436.72 and 192.31 is: 265.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.60 : 436.72 = 192.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.60/436.72 = 192.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.60x = 436.72 × 192.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.60x = 83,985.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,985.62/316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.27

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