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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.04, 438.93 and 193.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.04, 438.93 and 193.74 is: 267.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.04 : 438.93 = 193.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.04/438.93 = 193.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.04x = 438.93 × 193.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.04x = 85,037.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,037.33/318.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.38

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