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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.36, 437.84 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.36, 437.84 and 192.96 is: 266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.36 : 437.84 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.36/437.84 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.36x = 437.84 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.36x = 84,485.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,485.61/317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.21

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