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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.34, 429.66 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.34, 429.66 and 194.88 is: 268.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.34 : 429.66 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.34/429.66 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.34x = 429.66 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.34x = 83,732.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,732.14/311.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.94

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