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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.66, 435.38 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.66, 435.38 and 191.28 is: 263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.66 : 435.38 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.66/435.38 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.66x = 435.38 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.66x = 83,279.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,279.49/315.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.83

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