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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.01, 437.46 and 192.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.01, 437.46 and 192.66 is: 265.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.01 : 437.46 = 192.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.01/437.46 = 192.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.01x = 437.46 × 192.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.01x = 84,281.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,281.04/317.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.86

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