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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.63, 438.31 and 193.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.63, 438.31 and 193.30 is: 266.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.63 : 438.31 = 193.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.63/438.31 = 193.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.63x = 438.31 × 193.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.63x = 84,725.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,725.09/317.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.74

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