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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.85, 437.36 and 192.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.85, 437.36 and 192.51 is: 265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.85 : 437.36 = 192.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.85/437.36 = 192.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.85x = 437.36 × 192.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.85x = 84,195.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,195.21/316.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.73

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