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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.15, 433.37 and 189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.15, 433.37 and 189.82 is: 261.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.15 : 433.37 = 189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.15/433.37 = 189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.15x = 433.37 × 189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.15x = 82,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,261.68/314.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.85

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