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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.20, 434.94 and 190.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.20, 434.94 and 190.88 is: 263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.20 : 434.94 = 190.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.20/434.94 = 190.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.20x = 434.94 × 190.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.20x = 83,021.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,021.35/315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.39

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