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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.01, 438.76 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.01, 438.76 and 191.92 is: 264.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.01 : 438.76 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.01/438.76 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.01x = 438.76 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.01x = 84,206.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,206.82/318.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.79

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