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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.44, 438.03 and 193.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.44, 438.03 and 193.06 is: 266.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.44 : 438.03 = 193.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.44/438.03 = 193.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.44x = 438.03 × 193.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.44x = 84,566.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,566.07/317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.40

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