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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.62, 432.63 and 195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.62, 432.63 and 195.51 is: 269.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.62 : 432.63 = 195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.62/432.63 = 195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.62x = 432.63 × 195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.62x = 84,583.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,583.49/313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.70

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