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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.10, 432.16 and 188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.10, 432.16 and 188.76 is: 260.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.10 : 432.16 = 188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.10/432.16 = 188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.10x = 432.16 × 188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.10x = 81,574.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,574.52/313.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.54

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