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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.21, 432.03 and 188.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.21, 432.03 and 188.91 is: 260.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.21 : 432.03 = 188.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.21/432.03 = 188.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.21x = 432.03 × 188.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.21x = 81,614.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,614.79/313.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.58

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