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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.31, 435.09 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.31, 435.09 and 190.96 is: 263.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.31 : 435.09 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.31/435.09 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.31x = 435.09 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.31x = 83,084.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,084.79/315.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.50

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