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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.70, 438.36 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.70, 438.36 and 193.44 is: 266.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.70 : 438.36 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.70/438.36 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.70x = 438.36 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.70x = 84,796.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,796.36/317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.91

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