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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.52, 438 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.52, 438 and 193.12 is: 266.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.52 : 438 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.52/438 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.52x = 438 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.52x = 84,586.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,586.56/317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.40

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