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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.48, 432.41 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.48, 432.41 and 195.52 is: 269.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.48 : 432.41 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.48/432.41 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.48x = 432.41 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.48x = 84,543.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,543.83/313.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.69

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