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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.91, 434.60 and 190.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.91, 434.60 and 190.57 is: 263.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.91 : 434.60 = 190.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.91/434.60 = 190.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.91x = 434.60 × 190.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.91x = 82,821.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,821.72/314.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.00

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