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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.15, 433.47 and 196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.15, 433.47 and 196.10 is: 270.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.15 : 433.47 = 196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.15/433.47 = 196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.15x = 433.47 × 196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.15x = 85,004.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,004.55/314.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.59

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