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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.22, 432.17 and 188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.22, 432.17 and 188.82 is: 260.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.22 : 432.17 = 188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.22/432.17 = 188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.22x = 432.17 × 188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.22x = 81,601.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,601.40/313.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.53

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