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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.30, 433.78 and 190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.30, 433.78 and 190.02 is: 262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.30 : 433.78 = 190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.30/433.78 = 190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.30x = 433.78 × 190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.30x = 82,426.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,426.88/314.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.26

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