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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.96, 434.70 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.96, 434.70 and 190.62 is: 263.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.96 : 434.70 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.96/434.70 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.96x = 434.70 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.96x = 82,862.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,862.51/314.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.09

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