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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.38, 429.62 and 194.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.38, 429.62 and 194.86 is: 268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.38 : 429.62 = 194.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.38/429.62 = 194.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.38x = 429.62 × 194.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.38x = 83,715.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,715.75/311.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.85

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