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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.03, 437.45 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.03, 437.45 and 192.74 is: 265.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.03 : 437.45 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.03/437.45 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.03x = 437.45 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.03x = 84,310.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,310.96/317.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.94

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