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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.17, 433.41 and 189.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.17, 433.41 and 189.78 is: 261.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.17 : 433.41 = 189.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.17/433.41 = 189.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.17x = 433.41 × 189.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.17x = 82,252.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,252.55/314.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.81

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