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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.56, 438.13 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.56, 438.13 and 193.16 is: 266.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.56 : 438.13 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.56/438.13 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.56x = 438.13 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.56x = 84,629.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,629.19/317.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.50

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