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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.72, 437.02 and 192.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.72, 437.02 and 192.37 is: 265.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.72 : 437.02 = 192.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.72/437.02 = 192.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.72x = 437.02 × 192.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.72x = 84,069.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,069.54/316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.44

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