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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.11, 432.11 and 188.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.11, 432.11 and 188.77 is: 260.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.11 : 432.11 = 188.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.11/432.11 = 188.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.11x = 432.11 × 188.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.11x = 81,569.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,569.40/313.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.51

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