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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.85, 435.86 and 191.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.85, 435.86 and 191.49 is: 264.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.85 : 435.86 = 191.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.85/435.86 = 191.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.85x = 435.86 × 191.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.85x = 83,459.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,459.69/315.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.24

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