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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.10, 433.54 and 189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.10, 433.54 and 189.76 is: 261.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.10 : 433.54 = 189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.10/433.54 = 189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.10x = 433.54 × 189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.10x = 82,268.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,268.55/314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.92

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