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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.68, 434.18 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.68, 434.18 and 196.70 is: 271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.68 : 434.18 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.68/434.18 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.68x = 434.18 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.68x = 85,403.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,403.21/314.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.40

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