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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.43, 439.34 and 192.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.43, 439.34 and 192.43 is: 265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.43 : 439.34 = 192.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.43/439.34 = 192.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.43x = 439.34 × 192.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.43x = 84,542.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,542.20/318.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.50

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