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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.57, 433.98 and 190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.57, 433.98 and 190.17 is: 262.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.57 : 433.98 = 190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.57/433.98 = 190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.57x = 433.98 × 190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.57x = 82,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,529.98/314.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.36

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