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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.19, 437.61 and 192.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.19, 437.61 and 192.81 is: 266.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.19 : 437.61 = 192.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.19/437.61 = 192.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.19x = 437.61 × 192.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.19x = 84,373.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,373.40/317.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.01

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