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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.48, 433.93 and 190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.48, 433.93 and 190.14 is: 262.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.48 : 433.93 = 190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.48/433.93 = 190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.48x = 433.93 × 190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.48x = 82,507.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,507.45/314.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.36

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