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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.93, 433.05 and 189.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.93, 433.05 and 189.55 is: 261.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.93 : 433.05 = 189.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.93/433.05 = 189.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.93x = 433.05 × 189.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.93x = 82,084.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,084.63/313.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.47

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