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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.01, 429.36 and 194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.01, 429.36 and 194.64 is: 268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.01 : 429.36 = 194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.01/429.36 = 194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.01x = 429.36 × 194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.01x = 83,570.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,570.63/311.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.71

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