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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.18, 432.30 and 196.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.18, 432.30 and 196.96 is: 271.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.18 : 432.30 = 196.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.18/432.30 = 196.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.18x = 432.30 × 196.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.18x = 85,145.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,145.81/313.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.87

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