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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.51, 435.38 and 191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.51, 435.38 and 191.22 is: 263.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.51 : 435.38 = 191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.51/435.38 = 191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.51x = 435.38 × 191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.51x = 83,252.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,252.41/315.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.87

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