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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.37, 432.65 and 195.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.37, 432.65 and 195.39 is: 269.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.37 : 432.65 = 195.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.37/432.65 = 195.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.37x = 432.65 × 195.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.37x = 84,535.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,535.97/313.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.77

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