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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.19, 429.48 and 194.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.19, 429.48 and 194.73 is: 268.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.19 : 429.48 = 194.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.19/429.48 = 194.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.19x = 429.48 × 194.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.19x = 83,632.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,632.64/311.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.75

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