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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.65, 433.08 and 189.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.65, 433.08 and 189.45 is: 261.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.65 : 433.08 = 189.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.65/433.08 = 189.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.65x = 433.08 × 189.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.65x = 82,047.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,047.01/313.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.59

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