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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.89, 432.99 and 189.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.89, 432.99 and 189.51 is: 261.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.89 : 432.99 = 189.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.89/432.99 = 189.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.89x = 432.99 × 189.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.89x = 82,055.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,055.93/313.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.42

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