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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.49, 434.21 and 196.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.49, 434.21 and 196.51 is: 271.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.49 : 434.21 = 196.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.49/434.21 = 196.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.49x = 434.21 × 196.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.49x = 85,326.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,326.61/314.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.32

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