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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.99, 437.40 and 192.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.99, 437.40 and 192.58 is: 265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.99 : 437.40 = 192.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.99/437.40 = 192.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.99x = 437.40 × 192.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.99x = 84,234.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,234.49/316.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.73

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