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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.39, 436.52 and 190.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.39, 436.52 and 190.30 is: 262.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.39 : 436.52 = 190.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.39/436.52 = 190.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.39x = 436.52 × 190.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.39x = 83,069.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,069.14/316.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.56

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