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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.40, 434.98 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.40, 434.98 and 190.92 is: 263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.40 : 434.98 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.40/434.98 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.40x = 434.98 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.40x = 83,046.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,046.38/315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.30

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