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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.65, 437.01 and 192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.65, 437.01 and 192.30 is: 265.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.65 : 437.01 = 192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.65/437.01 = 192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.65x = 437.01 × 192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.65x = 84,037.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,037.02/316.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.39

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