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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.61, 432.60 and 189.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.61, 432.60 and 189.21 is: 261.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.61 : 432.60 = 189.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.61/432.60 = 189.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.61x = 432.60 × 189.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.61x = 81,852.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,852.25/313.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.00

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