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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.07, 437.64 and 192.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.07, 437.64 and 192.81 is: 266.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.07 : 437.64 = 192.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.07/437.64 = 192.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.07x = 437.64 × 192.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.07x = 84,381.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,381.37/317.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.13

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