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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.14, 437.60 and 192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.14, 437.60 and 192.80 is: 266.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.14 : 437.60 = 192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.14/437.60 = 192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.14x = 437.60 × 192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.14x = 84,369.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,369.28/317.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.03

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