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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.95, 437.43 and 192.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.95, 437.43 and 192.61 is: 265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.95 : 437.43 = 192.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.95/437.43 = 192.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.95x = 437.43 × 192.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.95x = 84,253.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,253.39/316.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.83

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