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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.09, 433.44 and 189.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.09, 433.44 and 189.78 is: 261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.09 : 433.44 = 189.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.09/433.44 = 189.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.09x = 433.44 × 189.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.09x = 82,258.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,258.24/314.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.90

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