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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.70, 435.65 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.70, 435.65 and 191.46 is: 264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.70 : 435.65 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.70/435.65 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.70x = 435.65 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.70x = 83,411.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,411.84/315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.21

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