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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.34, 433.78 and 189.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.34, 433.78 and 189.99 is: 262.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.34 : 433.78 = 189.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.34/433.78 = 189.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.34x = 433.78 × 189.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.34x = 82,413.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,413.86/314.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.18

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