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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.08, 432 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.08, 432 and 196.56 is: 271.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.08 : 432 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.08/432 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.08x = 432 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.08x = 84,913.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,913.92/313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.22

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