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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.26, 439.14 and 193.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.26, 439.14 and 193.85 is: 267.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.26 : 439.14 = 193.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.26/439.14 = 193.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.26x = 439.14 × 193.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.26x = 85,127.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,127.29/318.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.48

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