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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.08, 432.20 and 196.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.08, 432.20 and 196.64 is: 271.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.08 : 432.20 = 196.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.08/432.20 = 196.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.08x = 432.20 × 196.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.08x = 84,987.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,987.81/313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.46

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