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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.36, 439.38 and 193.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.36, 439.38 and 193.98 is: 267.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.36 : 439.38 = 193.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.36/439.38 = 193.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.36x = 439.38 × 193.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.36x = 85,230.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,230.93/318.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.72

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