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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.62, 436.81 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.62, 436.81 and 192.32 is: 265.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.62 : 436.81 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.62/436.81 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.62x = 436.81 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.62x = 84,007.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,007.30/316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.33

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