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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.32, 437.76 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.32, 437.76 and 192.96 is: 266.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.32 : 437.76 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.32/437.76 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.32x = 437.76 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.32x = 84,470.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,470.17/317.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.20

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