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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.67, 435.54 and 191.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.67, 435.54 and 191.26 is: 263.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.67 : 435.54 = 191.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.67/435.54 = 191.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.67x = 435.54 × 191.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.67x = 83,301.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,301.38/315.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.89

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