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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.70, 432.96 and 189.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.70, 432.96 and 189.38 is: 261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.70 : 432.96 = 189.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.70/432.96 = 189.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.70x = 432.96 × 189.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.70x = 81,993.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,993.42/313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.37

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