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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.07, 434.81 and 190.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.07, 434.81 and 190.73 is: 263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.07 : 434.81 = 190.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.07/434.81 = 190.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.07x = 434.81 × 190.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.07x = 82,931.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,931.31/315.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.22

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