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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.79, 434.46 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.79, 434.46 and 196.83 is: 271.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.79 : 434.46 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.79/434.46 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.79x = 434.46 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.79x = 85,515.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,515.50/314.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.66

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