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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.04, 437.34 and 192.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.04, 437.34 and 192.70 is: 265.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.04 : 437.34 = 192.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.04/437.34 = 192.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.04x = 437.34 × 192.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.04x = 84,275.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,275.42/317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.82

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