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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.86, 437.32 and 190.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.86, 437.32 and 190.83 is: 263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.86 : 437.32 = 190.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.86/437.32 = 190.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.86x = 437.32 × 190.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.86x = 83,453.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,453.78/316.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.38

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