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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.30, 429.36 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.30, 429.36 and 194.78 is: 268.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.30 : 429.36 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.30/429.36 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.30x = 429.36 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.30x = 83,630.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,630.74/311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.65

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