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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.74, 434.26 and 190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.74, 434.26 and 190.36 is: 262.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.74 : 434.26 = 190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.74/434.26 = 190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.74x = 434.26 × 190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.74x = 82,665.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,665.73/314.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.65

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