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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.15, 434.74 and 190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.15, 434.74 and 190.85 is: 263.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.15 : 434.74 = 190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.15/434.74 = 190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.15x = 434.74 × 190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.15x = 82,970.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,970.74/315.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.27

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