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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.69, 435.72 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.69, 435.72 and 191.36 is: 264.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.69 : 435.72 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.69/435.72 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.69x = 435.72 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.69x = 83,377.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,377.20/315.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.11

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