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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.03, 434.79 and 190.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.03, 434.79 and 190.71 is: 263.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.03 : 434.79 = 190.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.03/434.79 = 190.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.03x = 434.79 × 190.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.03x = 82,918.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,918.80/315.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.21

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