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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.29, 433.80 and 189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.29, 433.80 and 189.92 is: 262.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.29 : 433.80 = 189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.29/433.80 = 189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.29x = 433.80 × 189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.29x = 82,387.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,387.30/314.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.14

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