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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.08, 433.41 and 196.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.08, 433.41 and 196.01 is: 270.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.08 : 433.41 = 196.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.08/433.41 = 196.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.08x = 433.41 × 196.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.08x = 84,954.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,954.93/314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.49

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