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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.54, 432.69 and 189.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.54, 432.69 and 189.17 is: 261.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.54 : 432.69 = 189.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.54/432.69 = 189.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.54x = 432.69 × 189.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.54x = 81,853.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,853.15/313.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.06

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