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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.28, 429.51 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.28, 429.51 and 194.82 is: 268.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.28 : 429.51 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.28/429.51 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.28x = 429.51 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.28x = 83,677.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,677.14/311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.82

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