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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.40, 432.41 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.40, 432.41 and 195.32 is: 269.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.40 : 432.41 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.40/432.41 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.40x = 432.41 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.40x = 84,455.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,455.18/313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.48

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