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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314, 433.40 and 189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314, 433.40 and 189.74 is: 261.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314 : 433.40 = 189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314/433.40 = 189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314x = 433.40 × 189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314x = 82,233.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,233.32/314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.89

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