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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.59, 438.19 and 193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.59, 438.19 and 193.26 is: 266.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.59 : 438.19 = 193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.59/438.19 = 193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.59x = 438.19 × 193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.59x = 84,684.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,684.60/317.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.65

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