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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.31, 433.53 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.31, 433.53 and 196.16 is: 270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.31 : 433.53 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.31/433.53 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.31x = 433.53 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.31x = 85,039.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,039.08/314.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.56

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