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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.77, 433.02 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.77, 433.02 and 189.44 is: 261.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.77 : 433.02 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.77/433.02 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.77x = 433.02 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.77x = 82,029.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,029.14/313.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.43

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