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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.04, 433.28 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.04, 433.28 and 194.40 is: 268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.04 : 433.28 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.04/433.28 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.04x = 433.28 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.04x = 84,228.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,228.66/314.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.21

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