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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.48, 438.12 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.48, 438.12 and 193.12 is: 266.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.48 : 438.12 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.48/438.12 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.48x = 438.12 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.48x = 84,608.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,608.64/317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.50

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