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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.86, 435.77 and 191.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.86, 435.77 and 191.48 is: 264.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.86 : 435.77 = 191.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.86/435.77 = 191.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.86x = 435.77 × 191.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.86x = 83,441.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,441.37/315.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.17

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