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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.23, 433.61 and 189.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.23, 433.61 and 189.85 is: 261.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.23 : 433.61 = 189.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.23/433.61 = 189.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.23x = 433.61 × 189.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.23x = 82,317.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,317.74/314.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.97

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