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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.08, 432.01 and 188.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.08, 432.01 and 188.71 is: 260.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.08 : 432.01 = 188.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.08/432.01 = 188.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.08x = 432.01 × 188.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.08x = 81,521.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,521.50/313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.39

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