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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311, 429.26 and 193.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311, 429.26 and 193.00 is: 266.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311 : 429.26 = 193.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311/429.26 = 193.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311x = 429.26 × 193.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311x = 82,844.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,844.07/311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.38

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