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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.05, 437.55 and 192.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.05, 437.55 and 192.69 is: 265.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.05 : 437.55 = 192.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.05/437.55 = 192.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.05x = 437.55 × 192.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.05x = 84,309.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,309.44/317.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.92

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