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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.37, 433.79 and 196.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.37, 433.79 and 196.51 is: 271.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.37 : 433.79 = 196.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.37/433.79 = 196.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.37x = 433.79 × 196.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.37x = 85,244.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,244.07/314.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.16

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