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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.89, 435.89 and 191.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.89, 435.89 and 191.51 is: 264.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.89 : 435.89 = 191.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.89/435.89 = 191.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.89x = 435.89 × 191.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.89x = 83,477.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,477.29/315.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.26

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