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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.93, 435.81 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.93, 435.81 and 191.52 is: 264.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.93 : 435.81 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.93/435.81 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.93x = 435.81 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.93x = 83,466.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,466.33/315.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.19

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