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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.01, 433.33 and 189.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.01, 433.33 and 189.65 is: 261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.01 : 433.33 = 189.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.01/433.33 = 189.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.01x = 433.33 × 189.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.01x = 82,181.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,181.64/314.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.72

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