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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.14, 432.12 and 196.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.14, 432.12 and 196.78 is: 271.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.14 : 432.12 = 196.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.14/432.12 = 196.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.14x = 432.12 × 196.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.14x = 85,032.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,032.57/313.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.55

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