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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.53, 433.89 and 190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.53, 433.89 and 190.19 is: 262.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.53 : 433.89 = 190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.53/433.89 = 190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.53x = 433.89 × 190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.53x = 82,522.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,522.62/314.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.37

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