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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.27, 429.17 and 194.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.27, 429.17 and 194.63 is: 268.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.27 : 429.17 = 194.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.27/429.17 = 194.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.27x = 429.17 × 194.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.27x = 83,526.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,526.24/311.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.34

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