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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.12, 434.91 and 190.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.12, 434.91 and 190.83 is: 263.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.12 : 434.91 = 190.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.12/434.91 = 190.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.12x = 434.91 × 190.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.12x = 82,993.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,993.88/315.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.37

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