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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.61, 432.70 and 195.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.61, 432.70 and 195.53 is: 269.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.61 : 432.70 = 195.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.61/432.70 = 195.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.61x = 432.70 × 195.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.61x = 84,605.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,605.83/313.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.78

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