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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.56, 432.66 and 189.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.56, 432.66 and 189.25 is: 261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.56 : 432.66 = 189.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.56/432.66 = 189.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.56x = 432.66 × 189.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.56x = 81,880.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,880.91/313.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.13

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