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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.97, 438.53 and 193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.97, 438.53 and 193.59 is: 266.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.97 : 438.53 = 193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.97/438.53 = 193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.97x = 438.53 × 193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.97x = 84,894.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,894.05/317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.99

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