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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.84, 437.26 and 192.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.84, 437.26 and 192.53 is: 265.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.84 : 437.26 = 192.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.84/437.26 = 192.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.84x = 437.26 × 192.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.84x = 84,183.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,183.48/316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.70

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