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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.10, 434.92 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.10, 434.92 and 190.76 is: 263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.10 : 434.92 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.10/434.92 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.10x = 434.92 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.10x = 82,965.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,965.34/315.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.30

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