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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.38, 429.70 and 194.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.38, 429.70 and 194.95 is: 269.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.38 : 429.70 = 194.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.38/429.70 = 194.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.38x = 429.70 × 194.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.38x = 83,767.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,767.87/311.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.03

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