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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.27, 437.83 and 192.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.27, 437.83 and 192.90 is: 266.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.27 : 437.83 = 192.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.27/437.83 = 192.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.27x = 437.83 × 192.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.27x = 84,457.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,457.41/317.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.20

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