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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.99, 434.71 and 190.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.99, 434.71 and 190.65 is: 263.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.99 : 434.71 = 190.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.99/434.71 = 190.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.99x = 434.71 × 190.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.99x = 82,877.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,877.46/314.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.11

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