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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.16, 431.96 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.16, 431.96 and 195.08 is: 269.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.16 : 431.96 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.16/431.96 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.16x = 431.96 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.16x = 84,263.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,263.62/313.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.08

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