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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.78, 433.03 and 189.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.78, 433.03 and 189.43 is: 261.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.78 : 433.03 = 189.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.78/433.03 = 189.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.78x = 433.03 × 189.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.78x = 82,028.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,028.87/313.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.42

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