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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.28, 432.36 and 196.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.28, 432.36 and 196.82 is: 271.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.28 : 432.36 = 196.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.28/432.36 = 196.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.28x = 432.36 × 196.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.28x = 85,097.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,097.10/313.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.63

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