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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.15, 434.75 and 190.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.15, 434.75 and 190.77 is: 263.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.15 : 434.75 = 190.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.15/434.75 = 190.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.15x = 434.75 × 190.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.15x = 82,937.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,937.26/315.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.17

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