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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.33, 433.58 and 189.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.33, 433.58 and 189.99 is: 262.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.33 : 433.58 = 189.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.33/433.58 = 189.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.33x = 433.58 × 189.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.33x = 82,374.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,374.91/314.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.07

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