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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.42, 435.24 and 191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.42, 435.24 and 191.22 is: 263.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.42 : 435.24 = 191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.42/435.24 = 191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.42x = 435.24 × 191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.42x = 83,226.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,226.59/315.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.86

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