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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.68, 434.20 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.68, 434.20 and 190.24 is: 262.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.68 : 434.20 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.68/434.20 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.68x = 434.20 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.68x = 82,602.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,602.21/314.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.50

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