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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.86, 432.95 and 189.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.86, 432.95 and 189.46 is: 261.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.86 : 432.95 = 189.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.86/432.95 = 189.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.86x = 432.95 × 189.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.86x = 82,026.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,026.71/313.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.35

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