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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.20, 434.91 and 190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.20, 434.91 and 190.85 is: 263.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.20 : 434.91 = 190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.20/434.91 = 190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.20x = 434.91 × 190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.20x = 83,002.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,002.57/315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.33

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