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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.79, 437.13 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.79, 437.13 and 192.48 is: 265.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.79 : 437.13 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.79/437.13 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.79x = 437.13 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.79x = 84,138.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,138.78/316.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.60

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