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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.10, 437.49 and 192.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.10, 437.49 and 192.69 is: 265.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.10 : 437.49 = 192.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.10/437.49 = 192.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.10x = 437.49 × 192.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.10x = 84,299.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,299.95/317.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.85

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