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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.48, 433.77 and 189.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.48, 433.77 and 189.93 is: 261.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.48 : 433.77 = 189.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.48/433.77 = 189.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.48x = 433.77 × 189.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.48x = 82,384.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,384.67/314.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.97

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