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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.25, 434.94 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.25, 434.94 and 190.86 is: 263.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.25 : 434.94 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.25/434.94 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.25x = 434.94 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.25x = 83,012.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,012.75/315.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.33

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