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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.26, 432.15 and 188.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.26, 432.15 and 188.84 is: 260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.26 : 432.15 = 188.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.26/432.15 = 188.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.26x = 432.15 × 188.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.26x = 81,608.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,608.99/313.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.52

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