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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.01, 434.55 and 190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.01, 434.55 and 190.60 is: 262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.01 : 434.55 = 190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.01/434.55 = 190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.01x = 434.55 × 190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.01x = 82,825.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,825.23/315.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.93

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