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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.12, 433.56 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.12, 433.56 and 196.16 is: 270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.12 : 433.56 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.12/433.56 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.12x = 433.56 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.12x = 85,047.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,047.13/314.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.75

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