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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.90, 435.95 and 191.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.90, 435.95 and 191.53 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.90 : 435.95 = 191.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.90/435.95 = 191.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.90x = 435.95 × 191.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.90x = 83,497.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,497.81/315.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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