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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.97, 435.85 and 191.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.97, 435.85 and 191.57 is: 264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.97 : 435.85 = 191.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.97/435.85 = 191.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.97x = 435.85 × 191.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.97x = 83,493.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,493.13/315.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.25

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