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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.93, 434.65 and 190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.93, 434.65 and 190.60 is: 263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.93 : 434.65 = 190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.93/434.65 = 190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.93x = 434.65 × 190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.93x = 82,842.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,842.73/314.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.06

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