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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.67, 432.90 and 195.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.67, 432.90 and 195.73 is: 270.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.67 : 432.90 = 195.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.67/432.90 = 195.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.67x = 432.90 × 195.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.67x = 84,731.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,731.52/313.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.13

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