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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.81, 434.45 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.81, 434.45 and 190.58 is: 263.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.81 : 434.45 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.81/434.45 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.81x = 434.45 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.81x = 82,797.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,797.61/314.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.01

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