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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.18, 434.93 and 190.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.18, 434.93 and 190.84 is: 263.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.18 : 434.93 = 190.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.18/434.93 = 190.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.18x = 434.93 × 190.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.18x = 83,002.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,002.04/315.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.35

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