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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.19, 433.77 and 189.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.19, 433.77 and 189.90 is: 262.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.19 : 433.77 = 189.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.19/433.77 = 189.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.19x = 433.77 × 189.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.19x = 82,372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,372.92/314.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.18

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