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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.87, 434.45 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.87, 434.45 and 190.50 is: 262.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.87 : 434.45 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.87/434.45 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.87x = 434.45 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.87x = 82,761.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,761.77/314.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.85

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