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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.78, 432.87 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.78, 432.87 and 195.72 is: 270.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.78 : 432.87 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.78/432.87 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.78x = 432.87 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.78x = 84,721.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,721.32/313.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.00

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