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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.47, 435.27 and 191.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.47, 435.27 and 191.07 is: 263.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.47 : 435.27 = 191.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.47/435.27 = 191.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.47x = 435.27 × 191.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.47x = 83,167.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,167.04/315.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.63

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