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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.07, 438.86 and 193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.07, 438.86 and 193.51 is: 267.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.07 : 438.86 = 193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.07/438.86 = 193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.07x = 438.86 × 193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.07x = 84,923.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,923.19/318.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.00

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