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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.80, 432.92 and 189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.80, 432.92 and 189.42 is: 261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.80 : 432.92 = 189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.80/432.92 = 189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.80x = 432.92 × 189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.80x = 82,003.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,003.71/313.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.32

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