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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.15, 438.88 and 193.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.15, 438.88 and 193.85 is: 267.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.15 : 438.88 = 193.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.15/438.88 = 193.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.15x = 438.88 × 193.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.15x = 85,076.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,076.89/318.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.41

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