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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.47, 432.51 and 189.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.47, 432.51 and 189.09 is: 260.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.47 : 432.51 = 189.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.47/432.51 = 189.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.47x = 432.51 × 189.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.47x = 81,783.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,783.32/313.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.90

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