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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.51, 435.51 and 191.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.51, 435.51 and 191.27 is: 264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.51 : 435.51 = 191.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.51/435.51 = 191.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.51x = 435.51 × 191.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.51x = 83,301.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,301.09/315.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.02

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