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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.92, 434.42 and 190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.92, 434.42 and 190.49 is: 262.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.92 : 434.42 = 190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.92/434.42 = 190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.92x = 434.42 × 190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.92x = 82,752.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,752.67/314.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.78

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