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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.52, 434.05 and 190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.52, 434.05 and 190.16 is: 262.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.52 : 434.05 = 190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.52/434.05 = 190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.52x = 434.05 × 190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.52x = 82,537.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,537.93/314.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.42

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