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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.27, 437.72 and 192.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.27, 437.72 and 192.93 is: 266.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.27 : 437.72 = 192.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.27/437.72 = 192.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.27x = 437.72 × 192.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.27x = 84,448.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,448.35/317.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.18

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