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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.87, 438.58 and 193.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.87, 438.58 and 193.53 is: 267.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.87 : 438.58 = 193.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.87/438.58 = 193.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.87x = 438.58 × 193.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.87x = 84,878.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,878.39/317.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.02

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