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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.99, 436.10 and 191.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.99, 436.10 and 191.63 is: 264.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.99 : 436.10 = 191.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.99/436.10 = 191.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.99x = 436.10 × 191.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.99x = 83,569.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,569.98/315.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.47

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