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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.80, 433.06 and 189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.80, 433.06 and 189.52 is: 261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.80 : 433.06 = 189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.80/433.06 = 189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.80x = 433.06 × 189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.80x = 82,073.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,073.53/313.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.55

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