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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.10, 432.07 and 188.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.10, 432.07 and 188.86 is: 260.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.10 : 432.07 = 188.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.10/432.07 = 188.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.10x = 432.07 × 188.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.10x = 81,600.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,600.74/313.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.62

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