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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.60, 433.96 and 190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.60, 433.96 and 190.31 is: 262.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.60 : 433.96 = 190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.60/433.96 = 190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.60x = 433.96 × 190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.60x = 82,584.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,584.28/314.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.51

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