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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.90, 433.35 and 189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.90, 433.35 and 189.58 is: 261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.90 : 433.35 = 189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.90/433.35 = 189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.90x = 433.35 × 189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.90x = 82,154.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,154.49/313.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.72

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