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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.02, 437.55 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.02, 437.55 and 192.76 is: 266.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.02 : 437.55 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.02/437.55 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.02x = 437.55 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.02x = 84,342.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,342.14/317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.05

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