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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.12, 433.27 and 189.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.12, 433.27 and 189.69 is: 261.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.12 : 433.27 = 189.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.12/433.27 = 189.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.12x = 433.27 × 189.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.12x = 82,186.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,186.99/314.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.64

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