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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.98, 433.30 and 189.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.98, 433.30 and 189.70 is: 261.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.98 : 433.30 = 189.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.98/433.30 = 189.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.98x = 433.30 × 189.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.98x = 82,197.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,197.01/313.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.79

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