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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.50, 433.89 and 190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.50, 433.89 and 190.06 is: 262.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.50 : 433.89 = 190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.50/433.89 = 190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.50x = 433.89 × 190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.50x = 82,465.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,465.13/314.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.21

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