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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.90, 433.14 and 175.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.90, 433.14 and 175.90 is: 242.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.90 : 433.14 = 175.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.90/433.14 = 175.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.90x = 433.14 × 175.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.90x = 76,189.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,189.33/313.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.72

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