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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.32, 435.24 and 191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.32, 435.24 and 191 is: 263.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.32 : 435.24 = 191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.32/435.24 = 191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.32x = 435.24 × 191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.32x = 83,130.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,130.84/315.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.64

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