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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.38, 432.37 and 195.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.38, 432.37 and 195.37 is: 269.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.38 : 432.37 = 195.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.38/432.37 = 195.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.38x = 432.37 × 195.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.38x = 84,468.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,468.99/313.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.55

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