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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.30, 429.54 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.30, 429.54 and 193.28 is: 266.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.30 : 429.54 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.30/429.54 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.30x = 429.54 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.30x = 83,019.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,019.34/311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.69

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