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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.73, 434.28 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.73, 434.28 and 190.38 is: 262.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.73 : 434.28 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.73/434.28 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.73x = 434.28 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.73x = 82,678.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,678.23/314.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.70

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