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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.28, 439.16 and 193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.28, 439.16 and 193.93 is: 267.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.28 : 439.16 = 193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.28/439.16 = 193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.28x = 439.16 × 193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.28x = 85,164.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,164.23/318.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.58

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