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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.60, 432.75 and 195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.60, 432.75 and 195.55 is: 269.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.60 : 432.75 = 195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.60/432.75 = 195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.60x = 432.75 × 195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.60x = 84,624.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,624.26/313.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.85

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