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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.19, 432.24 and 196.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.19, 432.24 and 196.73 is: 271.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.19 : 432.24 = 196.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.19/432.24 = 196.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.19x = 432.24 × 196.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.19x = 85,034.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,034.58/313.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.51

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