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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.82, 438.66 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.82, 438.66 and 193.50 is: 267.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.82 : 438.66 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.82/438.66 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.82x = 438.66 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.82x = 84,880.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,880.71/317.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.07

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