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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.35, 429.66 and 194.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.35, 429.66 and 194.89 is: 268.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.35 : 429.66 = 194.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.35/429.66 = 194.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.35x = 429.66 × 194.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.35x = 83,736.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,736.44/311.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.95

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