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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.59, 434.18 and 188.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.59, 434.18 and 188.55 is: 260.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.59 : 434.18 = 188.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.59/434.18 = 188.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.59x = 434.18 × 188.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.59x = 81,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,864.24/314.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.23

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