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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.68, 434.27 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.68, 434.27 and 190.40 is: 262.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.68 : 434.27 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.68/434.27 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.68x = 434.27 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.68x = 82,685.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,685.01/314.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.76

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