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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.95, 439.96 and 192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.95, 439.96 and 192.87 is: 266.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.95 : 439.96 = 192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.95/439.96 = 192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.95x = 439.96 × 192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.95x = 84,855.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,855.09/318.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.05

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