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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313, 431.83 and 194.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313, 431.83 and 194.93 is: 268.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313 : 431.83 = 194.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313/431.83 = 194.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313x = 431.83 × 194.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313x = 84,176.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,176.62/313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.93

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