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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.35, 433.65 and 190.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.35, 433.65 and 190.01 is: 262.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.35 : 433.65 = 190.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.35/433.65 = 190.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.35x = 433.65 × 190.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.35x = 82,397.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,397.84/314.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.12

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