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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.24, 434.96 and 190.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.24, 434.96 and 190.90 is: 263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.24 : 434.96 = 190.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.24/434.96 = 190.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.24x = 434.96 × 190.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.24x = 83,033.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,033.48/315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.40

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