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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.92, 433.20 and 189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.92, 433.20 and 189.54 is: 261.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.92 : 433.20 = 189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.92/433.20 = 189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.92x = 433.20 × 189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.92x = 82,108.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,108.73/313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.56

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