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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.53, 435.32 and 191.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.53, 435.32 and 191.15 is: 263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.53 : 435.32 = 191.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.53/435.32 = 191.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.53x = 435.32 × 191.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.53x = 83,209.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,209.49/315.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.71

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