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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.90, 435.87 and 196.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.90, 435.87 and 196.29 is: 270.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.90 : 435.87 = 196.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.90/435.87 = 196.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.90x = 435.87 × 196.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.90x = 85,556.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,556.92/315.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.84

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