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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.10, 433.46 and 189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.10, 433.46 and 189.74 is: 261.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.10 : 433.46 = 189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.10/433.46 = 189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.10x = 433.46 × 189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.10x = 82,243.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,243.82/314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.84

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