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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.10, 429.30 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.10, 429.30 and 193.05 is: 266.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.10 : 429.30 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.10/429.30 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.10x = 429.30 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.10x = 82,876.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,876.37/311.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.40

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