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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.36, 439.16 and 193.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.36, 439.16 and 193.96 is: 267.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.36 : 439.16 = 193.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.36/439.16 = 193.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.36x = 439.16 × 193.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.36x = 85,179.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,179.47/318.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.56

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