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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.36, 435.30 and 191.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.36, 435.30 and 191.02 is: 263.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.36 : 435.30 = 191.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.36/435.30 = 191.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.36x = 435.30 × 191.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.36x = 83,148.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,148.82/315.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.67

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