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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.14, 432.27 and 196.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.14, 432.27 and 196.86 is: 271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.14 : 432.27 = 196.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.14/432.27 = 196.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.14x = 432.27 × 196.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.14x = 85,096.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,096.67/313.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.75

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