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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.82, 433.33 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.82, 433.33 and 195.94 is: 270.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.82 : 433.33 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.82/433.33 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.82x = 433.33 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.82x = 84,905.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,905.40/313.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.55

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