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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.40, 435.14 and 191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.40, 435.14 and 191.10 is: 263.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.40 : 435.14 = 191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.40/435.14 = 191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.40x = 435.14 × 191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.40x = 83,155.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,155.25/315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.65

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