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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.09, 436.25 and 190.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.09, 436.25 and 190.05 is: 262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.09 : 436.25 = 190.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.09/436.25 = 190.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.09x = 436.25 × 190.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.09x = 82,909.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,909.31/316.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.30

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