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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.22, 435.09 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.22, 435.09 and 190.86 is: 263.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.22 : 435.09 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.22/435.09 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.22x = 435.09 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.22x = 83,041.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,041.28/315.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.44

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