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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.85, 438.74 and 193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.85, 438.74 and 193.51 is: 267.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.85 : 438.74 = 193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.85/438.74 = 193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.85x = 438.74 × 193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.85x = 84,900.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,900.58/317.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.11

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