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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.19, 437.55 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.19, 437.55 and 191.12 is: 263.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.19 : 437.55 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.19/437.55 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.19x = 437.55 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.19x = 83,624.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,624.56/317.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.64

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