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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.38, 435.26 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.38, 435.26 and 191.08 is: 263.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.38 : 435.26 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.38/435.26 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.38x = 435.26 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.38x = 83,169.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,169.79/315.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.72

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