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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.59, 432.74 and 189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.59, 432.74 and 189.26 is: 261.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.59 : 432.74 = 189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.59/432.74 = 189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.59x = 432.74 × 189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.59x = 81,901.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,901.93/313.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.18

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