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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.32, 432.37 and 195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.32, 432.37 and 195.28 is: 269.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.32 : 432.37 = 195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.32/432.37 = 195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.32x = 432.37 × 195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.32x = 84,433.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,433.21/313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.48

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