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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.25, 432.45 and 195.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.25, 432.45 and 195.26 is: 269.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.25 : 432.45 = 195.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.25/432.45 = 195.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.25x = 432.45 × 195.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.25x = 84,439.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,439.21/313.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.56

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