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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.39, 435.15 and 191.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.39, 435.15 and 191.01 is: 263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.39 : 435.15 = 191.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.39/435.15 = 191.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.39x = 435.15 × 191.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.39x = 83,118.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,118.00/315.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.54

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