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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.27, 433.58 and 189.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.27, 433.58 and 189.93 is: 262.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.27 : 433.58 = 189.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.27/433.58 = 189.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.27x = 433.58 × 189.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.27x = 82,348.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,348.90/314.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.04

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