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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.06, 432.12 and 196.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.06, 432.12 and 196.69 is: 271.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.06 : 432.12 = 196.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.06/432.12 = 196.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.06x = 432.12 × 196.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.06x = 84,993.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,993.68/313.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.49

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