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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.40, 438.08 and 193.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.40, 438.08 and 193.15 is: 266.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.40 : 438.08 = 193.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.40/438.08 = 193.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.40x = 438.08 × 193.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.40x = 84,615.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,615.15/317.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.59

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