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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.86, 435.67 and 191.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.86, 435.67 and 191.30 is: 263.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.86 : 435.67 = 191.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.86/435.67 = 191.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.86x = 435.67 × 191.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.86x = 83,343.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,343.67/315.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.86

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