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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.54, 434.04 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.54, 434.04 and 190.22 is: 262.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.54 : 434.04 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.54/434.04 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.54x = 434.04 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.54x = 82,563.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,563.09/314.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.49

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