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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.88, 433.10 and 189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.88, 433.10 and 189.72 is: 261.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.88 : 433.10 = 189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.88/433.10 = 189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.88x = 433.10 × 189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.88x = 82,167.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,167.73/313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.78

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