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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.94, 429.06 and 194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.94, 429.06 and 194.50 is: 268.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.94 : 429.06 = 194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.94/429.06 = 194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.94x = 429.06 × 194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.94x = 83,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,453.44/310.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.39

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