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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.36, 429.51 and 193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.36, 429.51 and 193.26 is: 266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.36 : 429.51 = 193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.36/429.51 = 193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.36x = 429.51 × 193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.36x = 83,007.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,007.10/311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.60

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