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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.80, 437.20 and 192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.80, 437.20 and 192.52 is: 265.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.80 : 437.20 = 192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.80/437.20 = 192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.80x = 437.20 × 192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.80x = 84,169.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,169.74/316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.69

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