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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313, 432.02 and 188.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313, 432.02 and 188.74 is: 260.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313 : 432.02 = 188.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313/432.02 = 188.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313x = 432.02 × 188.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313x = 81,539.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,539.45/313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.51

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