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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.26, 439.25 and 193.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.26, 439.25 and 193.97 is: 267.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.26 : 439.25 = 193.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.26/439.25 = 193.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.26x = 439.25 × 193.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.26x = 85,198.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,198.16/318.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.70

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