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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.49, 438.17 and 193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.49, 438.17 and 193.19 is: 266.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.49 : 438.17 = 193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.49/438.17 = 193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.49x = 438.17 × 193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.49x = 84,648.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,648.26/317.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.61

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