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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.88, 438.64 and 193.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.88, 438.64 and 193.52 is: 267.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.88 : 438.64 = 193.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.88/438.64 = 193.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.88x = 438.64 × 193.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.88x = 84,885.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,885.61/317.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.04

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