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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.36, 432.49 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.36, 432.49 and 189.04 is: 260.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.36 : 432.49 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.36/432.49 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.36x = 432.49 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.36x = 81,756.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,756.22/313.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.90

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