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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.37, 439.25 and 193.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.37, 439.25 and 193.99 is: 267.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.37 : 439.25 = 193.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.37/439.25 = 193.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.37x = 439.25 × 193.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.37x = 85,210.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,210.11/318.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.64

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