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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.25, 432.32 and 196.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.25, 432.32 and 196.79 is: 271.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.25 : 432.32 = 196.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.25/432.32 = 196.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.25x = 432.32 × 196.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.25x = 85,075.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,075.27/313.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.59

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