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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.64, 432.73 and 189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.64, 432.73 and 189.24 is: 261.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.64 : 432.73 = 189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.64/432.73 = 189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.64x = 432.73 × 189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.64x = 81,886.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,886.72/313.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.09

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