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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.33, 432.35 and 196.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.33, 432.35 and 196.81 is: 271.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.33 : 432.35 = 196.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.33/432.35 = 196.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.33x = 432.35 × 196.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.33x = 85,089.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,089.82/313.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.57

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