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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.92, 436.02 and 191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.92, 436.02 and 191.58 is: 264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.92 : 436.02 = 191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.92/436.02 = 191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.92x = 436.02 × 191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.92x = 83,532.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,532.71/315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.41

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