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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.39, 432.39 and 189.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.39, 432.39 and 189.01 is: 260.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.39 : 432.39 = 189.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.39/432.39 = 189.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.39x = 432.39 × 189.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.39x = 81,726.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,726.03/313.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.78

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