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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.84, 435.80 and 191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.84, 435.80 and 191.45 is: 264.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.84 : 435.80 = 191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.84/435.80 = 191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.84x = 435.80 × 191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.84x = 83,435.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,435.48/315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.17

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