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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.58, 438.16 and 193.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.58, 438.16 and 193.21 is: 266.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.58 : 438.16 = 193.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.58/438.16 = 193.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.58x = 438.16 × 193.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.58x = 84,655.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,655.32/317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.56

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