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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.19, 438.94 and 193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.19, 438.94 and 193.82 is: 267.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.19 : 438.94 = 193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.19/438.94 = 193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.19x = 438.94 × 193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.19x = 85,074.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,074.38/318.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.37

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