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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.55, 438.09 and 193.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.55, 438.09 and 193.11 is: 266.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.55 : 438.09 = 193.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.55/438.09 = 193.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.55x = 438.09 × 193.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.55x = 84,601.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,601.38/317.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.42

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