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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.50, 438.03 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.50, 438.03 and 193.12 is: 266.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.50 : 438.03 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.50/438.03 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.50x = 438.03 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.50x = 84,591.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,591.26/317.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.43

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