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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.88, 429.01 and 194.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.88, 429.01 and 194.45 is: 268.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.88 : 429.01 = 194.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.88/429.01 = 194.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.88x = 429.01 × 194.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.88x = 83,418.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,418.36/310.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.33

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