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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.16, 434.97 and 190.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.16, 434.97 and 190.83 is: 263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.16 : 434.97 = 190.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.16/434.97 = 190.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.16x = 434.97 × 190.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.16x = 83,005.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,005.33/315.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.38

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