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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.59, 434.07 and 190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.59, 434.07 and 190.23 is: 262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.59 : 434.07 = 190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.59/434.07 = 190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.59x = 434.07 × 190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.59x = 82,573.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,573.14/314.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.48

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