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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.37, 438.10 and 193.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.37, 438.10 and 193.07 is: 266.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.37 : 438.10 = 193.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.37/438.10 = 193.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.37x = 438.10 × 193.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.37x = 84,580.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,580.81/317.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.51

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