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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.98, 433.49 and 189.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.98, 433.49 and 189.69 is: 261.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.98 : 433.49 = 189.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.98/433.49 = 189.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.98x = 433.49 × 189.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.98x = 82,227.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,227.77/313.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.89

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