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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.62, 438.20 and 193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.62, 438.20 and 193.19 is: 266.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.62 : 438.20 = 193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.62/438.20 = 193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.62x = 438.20 × 193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.62x = 84,655.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,655.86/317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.53

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