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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.17, 439.10 and 193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.17, 439.10 and 193.82 is: 267.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.17 : 439.10 = 193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.17/439.10 = 193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.17x = 439.10 × 193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.17x = 85,106.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,106.36/318.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.49

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