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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.26, 437.77 and 192.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.26, 437.77 and 192.85 is: 266.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.26 : 437.77 = 192.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.26/437.77 = 192.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.26x = 437.77 × 192.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.26x = 84,422.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,422.98/317.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.10

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