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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.08, 438.96 and 193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.08, 438.96 and 193.76 is: 267.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.08 : 438.96 = 193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.08/438.96 = 193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.08x = 438.96 × 193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.08x = 85,052.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,052.89/318.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.39

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