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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.27, 434.95 and 190.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.27, 434.95 and 190.93 is: 263.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.27 : 434.95 = 190.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.27/434.95 = 190.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.27x = 434.95 × 190.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.27x = 83,045.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,045.00/315.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.41

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