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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.04, 432 and 188.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.04, 432 and 188.83 is: 260.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.04 : 432 = 188.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.04/432 = 188.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.04x = 432 × 188.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.04x = 81,574.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,574.56/313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.59

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