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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.96, 435.81 and 191.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.96, 435.81 and 191.61 is: 264.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.96 : 435.81 = 191.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.96/435.81 = 191.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.96x = 435.81 × 191.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.96x = 83,505.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,505.55/315.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.29

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