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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.14, 432.35 and 195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.14, 432.35 and 195.17 is: 269.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.14 : 432.35 = 195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.14/432.35 = 195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.14x = 432.35 × 195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.14x = 84,380.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,380.44/313.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.46

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