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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.66, 432.70 and 195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.66, 432.70 and 195.55 is: 269.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.66 : 432.70 = 195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.66/432.70 = 195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.66x = 432.70 × 195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.66x = 84,614.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,614.49/313.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.76

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