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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.35, 433.61 and 196.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.35, 433.61 and 196.42 is: 270.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.35 : 433.61 = 196.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.35/433.61 = 196.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.35x = 433.61 × 196.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.35x = 85,169.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,169.68/314.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.94

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