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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.46, 435.28 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.46, 435.28 and 191.16 is: 263.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.46 : 435.28 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.46/435.28 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.46x = 435.28 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.46x = 83,208.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,208.12/315.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.77

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