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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.36, 433.75 and 190.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.36, 433.75 and 190.00 is: 262.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.36 : 433.75 = 190.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.36/433.75 = 190.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.36x = 433.75 × 190.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.36x = 82,412.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,412.01/314.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.16

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