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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.87, 434.41 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.87, 434.41 and 190.44 is: 262.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.87 : 434.41 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.87/434.41 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.87x = 434.41 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.87x = 82,728.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,728.09/314.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.74

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