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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.00, 435.94 and 191.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.00, 435.94 and 191.61 is: 264.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.00 : 435.94 = 191.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.00/435.94 = 191.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.00x = 435.94 × 191.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.00x = 83,530.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,530.70/316.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.34

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