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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.03, 438.75 and 193.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.03, 438.75 and 193.61 is: 267.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.03 : 438.75 = 193.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.03/438.75 = 193.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.03x = 438.75 × 193.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.03x = 84,944.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,944.19/318.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.09

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