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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.15, 437.58 and 192.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.15, 437.58 and 192.83 is: 266.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.15 : 437.58 = 192.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.15/437.58 = 192.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.15x = 437.58 × 192.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.15x = 84,378.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,378.55/317.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.05

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