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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.42, 433.78 and 190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.42, 433.78 and 190.12 is: 262.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.42 : 433.78 = 190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.42/433.78 = 190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.42x = 433.78 × 190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.42x = 82,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,470.25/314.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.29

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