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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.08, 431.90 and 195.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.08, 431.90 and 195.02 is: 269.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.08 : 431.90 = 195.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.08/431.90 = 195.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.08x = 431.90 × 195.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.08x = 84,227.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,227.47/313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.03

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